The Future of Gamification
A Pew Internet/Elon University survey reveals game mechanics, feedback loops and rewards are becoming more embedded in our daily lives
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
A Pew Internet/Elon University survey reveals game mechanics, feedback loops and rewards are becoming more embedded in our daily lives
58% of Americans have researched a product or service online; 24% have posted comments or reviews online about the things they buy.
Most surveyed in Pew Internet/Elon University study say social benefits of Internet use far outweigh negatives; some say it robs time, exposes private information, engenders intolerance.
Social media responded strongly to the tragic earthquake that shattered Haiti last week. Beyond conveying information and first-hand accounts, Twitter became central in the effort to raise funds through text-messaging to help relief organizations. On YouTube, surveillance videos gained widespread attention.