Plus: Insights from Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists on science and religion, Black Americans have less confidence in scientists, and more.
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September 3, 2020

 

Internet, Science & Tech

 

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Most Americans think social media sites censor political viewpoints
 

Most Americans think social media sites censor political viewpoints

 

Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say major tech companies favor the views of liberals over conservatives. At the same time, partisans differ on whether social media companies should flag inaccurate information on their platforms.

  • Most Americans say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics
 
https://www.pewforum.org/essay/on-the-intersection-of-science-and-religion/
 

On the intersection of science and religion

 

Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration. Insights from in-depth interviews with Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists in Singapore and Malaysia highlight the distinct ways people think about science and religion and where tensions arise between the two.

 
Black Americans have less confidence in scientists to act in the public interest
 

Black Americans have less confidence in scientists to act in the public interest

 

There’s a 14-point gap between the shares of White and Black adults in the U.S. who say they have a great deal of confidence in scientists.

 
Parenting children in the age of screens
 

Parenting children in the age of screens

 

Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.

 
 

How Congress uses Facebook and Twitter

 

Democratic lawmakers post more content on Twitter, while the median Republican member now averages more audience engagement than the median Democrat across platforms.

 
 

55% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions

 

 
 

Americans who mainly get their news on social media are less engaged, less knowledgeable

 

 
 

Media mentions

 

Nearly 3 in 4 US adults say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics

The Hill

 

Worried about your kid’s screen time? Parenting issues arise due to social media, tech

USA Today

 

Most Americans think social media companies are censoring people

Vox

 

From our research

 

70%

 

The share of social media users who say talking about politics on these platforms with people they disagree with is stressful and frustrating.

 
 
 

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