Are ‘machine values’ replacing our principles?
We need to consider the possible consequences of our 24-7 reliance on digital technology, warns a new book. Our dependence on our phones, tablets, and laptops has dramatically changed how we...
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Most US voters value party over democracy
Only a small fraction of US voters are willing to sacrifice their party and policy interests to defend democratic principles, a new study shows. The findings show that only 3.5% of US voters would cast...
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More people shop according to brand values
A survey on brand values finds that the majority of Americans, 54%, now say companies should take a stand on issues, even if they disagree with it. The findings, available online in a white paper, come...
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Survey: Some opposed to abortion will still help others seeking one
A substantial minority of Americans morally opposed to abortion would nonetheless offer help to a friend or close family member seeking one, according to a new analysis of both public opinion data and...
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Neoliberalism creates appetite for inequality
Neoliberalism has resulted in both preference and support for greater income inequality over the past 25 years, research finds. Neoliberalism calls for free-market capitalism, regressive taxation, and...
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People harmed by COVID more likely to push for equality
Americans harmed by COVID-19 are more likely to support and advocate for equality a year later, research finds. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated vast inequalities in the US. Lower-income...
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Report: Millennials, Boomers split on issue-driven investing
Younger investors are more willing to put money behind environmental and social goals, even if that’s costlier, a survey of investors indicates. The world’s largest asset management companies have come...
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The no. 1 reason moms cut ties with an adult child
Researchers wanted to find out what causes mothers and adult children to part ways. The results suggest violations of societal norms, such as substance abuse, don’t cause the rift, but rather...
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To land a new job, try this confidence boost
Job seekers who spend 15 minutes writing about their own values not only have a better chance of finding a job, but they do so more quickly and receive more job offers, say researchers. For many...
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