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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A monthly digest of the Center's latest research on how the internet, science and technology are impacting society · Subscribe ↗ ([link removed])
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** Most Americans think social media sites censor political viewpoints ([link removed])
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Republicans are far more ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed])
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** On the intersection of science and religion ([link removed])
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Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion ([link removed]) 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.
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** Black Americans have less confidence in scientists to act in the public interest ([link removed])
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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 ([link removed]) .
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** Parenting children in the age of screens ([link removed])
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Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today ([link removed]) than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.
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** How Congress uses Facebook and Twitter ([link removed])
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Democratic lawmakers post more content ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed])
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** Americans who mainly get their news on social media are less engaged, less knowledgeable ([link removed])
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** Media mentions
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Nearly 3 in 4 US adults say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics ([link removed])
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Worried about your kid’s screen time? Parenting issues arise due to social media, tech ([link removed])
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Most Americans think social media companies are censoring people ([link removed])
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