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reportSep 24, 2006

The Future of the Internet

A survey of internet leaders, activists, and analysts shows that a majority agree with predictions that by 2020 …
reportAug 25, 2006

New Data on How Americans Use the Internet

Those who are regular users of our data will find that we’ve recently posted an updated and reorganized version of our “Usage Over Time” spreadsheet in the Latest Trends section of our website.
reportAug 24, 2006

Section II – Religion and Politics

Faith and Politics There is no consensus regarding whether churches and other houses of worship should express their views on day-to-day social and political questions. Roughly half (51%) say churches and other houses of worship should express their views on such issues, while 46% believe they should keep out of political matters. A year ago […]
reportSep 21, 2006

Working After Retirement: The Gap Between Expectations and Reality

More than three quarters of today’s workers expect to work for pay even after they retire. Of those who feel this way, most say it’s because they’ll want to, not because they’ll have to.
reportJul 19, 2006

Acknowledgments

On behalf of the Pew Internet & American Life Project, the authors would like to acknowledge the contributions to this study by the following people: Niki Woodard, a research intern for the Project, contributed a literature review and editorial insights. About the Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Pew Internet & American Life Project […]
reportSep 24, 2006

Scenario One: A global, low-cost network thrives

Prediction and Reactions Prediction: By 2020, worldwide network interoperability will be perfected, allowing smooth data flow, authentication and billing; mobile wireless communications will be available to anyone anywhere on the globe at an extremely low cost. An extended collection of hundreds of written answers to this question can be found at: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/predictions/expertsurveys/2006survey/globalnetworkthrives.xhtml Overview of Respondents’ Reactions […]
reportSep 24, 2006

Scenario Six: The internet opens worldwide access to success…

Predictions and Reactions Prediction: In the current best-seller The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman writes that the latest world revolution is found in the fact that the power of the internet makes it possible for individuals to collaborate and compete globally. This scenario: By 2020, the free flow of information will completely blur current national […]
reportAug 1, 2006

Now in its Adolescence, the Internet Evolves into a Supplementary News Source

Now, as the internet enters its second decade as a potent new information technology, a study of America’s news consumption puts that adolescent’s role in the media family into sharper focus and clearer context.
reportJul 19, 2006

What is Podcasting?

A primer on podcasting – includes sections on audience data, where to go to download podcasts, the economics of the medium, and tips on how one can create a podcast.
reportMay 28, 2006

Acknowledgments

About the Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Pew Internet Project produces reports that explore the impact of the internet on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care, and civic/political life. The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the internet through collection of data and analysis of […]