Search results for: “evolution”

Filtered by:

reportOct 28, 2019

3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake

The following sections share selections of comments from technology experts and futurists who elaborate on the ways internet use has shaped humanity over the past 50 years and consider the potential future of digital life. They are gathered under broad, overarching ideas, rather than being tied to the specific themes highlighted above. Many of the […]
reportJun 30, 2020

Experts Predict More Digital Innovation by 2030 Aimed at Enhancing Democracy

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.
data essayOct 5, 2020

In U.S. and UK, Globalization Leaves Some Feeling ‘Left Behind’ or ‘Swept Up’

Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
reportFeb 21, 2020

About this canvassing of experts

The expert predictions reported here about the impact of digital technologies on key aspects of democracy and democratic representation came in response to a set of questions asked by Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center in an online canvassing conducted between July 3, 2019, and Aug. 5, 2019. This is the […]
reportFeb 6, 2019

The Evolution of Pew Research Center’s Survey Questions About the Origins and Development of Life on Earth

Measuring public opinion on evolution has never been an easy task for survey researchers.
short readsFeb 11, 2019

For Darwin Day, 6 facts about the evolution debate

Tuesday is the 210th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth. Roughly eight-in-ten U.S. adults say humans have evolved over time.
data essayFeb 6, 2019

Darwin in America

Almost 160 years after Charles Darwin publicized his groundbreaking theory on the development of life, Americans are still arguing about evolution. In spite of the fact that evolutionary theory is accepted by all but a small number of scientists, it continues to be rejected by many Americans.
short readsFeb 6, 2019

How highly religious Americans view evolution depends on how they’re asked about it

Evolution remains a contentious issue. When asked about it, highly religious Americans’ responses can vary depending on how the question is asked.
reportOct 28, 2019

Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life

Fifty years after the first computer network was connected, most experts say digital life will mostly change things for the better in coming decades. But they say this will require reforms toward better cooperation and security, basic rights and economic fairness.
reportFeb 6, 2020

The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating

A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.

Topics

Regions & Countries

Formats

Search results for: “evolution”

3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake

Experts Predict More Digital Innovation by 2030 Aimed at Enhancing Democracy

In U.S. and UK, Globalization Leaves Some Feeling ‘Left Behind’ or ‘Swept Up’

About this canvassing of experts

The Evolution of Pew Research Center’s Survey Questions About the Origins and Development of Life on Earth

For Darwin Day, 6 facts about the evolution debate

Darwin in America

How highly religious Americans view evolution depends on how they’re asked about it

Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life

Refine Your Results

Formats

Topics

Regions & Countries

Search results for: “evolution”

Refine Your Results

Years

Formats

Topics

Regions & Countries

Research Teams

Authors