“Science and technology do not have values in themselves. It is we human beings who have values. And it is the responsibility of scientists and technologists, both as specialists and as citizens of the world, to help advise policy makers and governments,” Alan Lightman and Martin Rees write.
Vaccines. 💪🏻💪🏻
🚨New SPEER survey!🚨
Today’s video takes a deeper look into American public opinion on “who really CAN fix climate change?”. Check it out below!
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🚨A new study is live!🚨
Today we’re tackling American public opinion towards carbon capture technologies, a promising potential solution to climate change. Take a look here!
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Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
🚨New SPEER Research!🚨
Today we take a look at how many factors can change views on climate change and their potential consequences. Please take a look!
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So stoked for the new record!
Get in loser, we're tanking the economy
In our survey, we find that a substantial percentage of Americans would consider relocating due to extreme weather.
🚨New SPEER study!🚨
Check out this video to learn more about our study on American expectations of extreme weather! youtu.be/F4A0Ba2k0FU?...
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.
The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.
Did you know the most powerful force for climate action is LOVE—for our children, their future, and the world they’ll inherit?
That's right! Research shows this message moves hearts 12x more than jobs and 2x more than extreme weather.
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Who is the Dark Side? Democrats or Republicans? Check out these survey results!
I’m in Oklahoma now but I’m from Montana. All my family is still there. I’m so proud of Zooey. I’m also proud of the folks in Missoula who trust her with their vote. Thanks for the work both of you do everyday.
When independents did pick a side, they were slightly more likely to say Democrats are the light side and Republicans are the dark side.
Republicans were twice as likely as Democrats to see both parties as the dark side (20% vs. 10%). A plurality of those who are politically independent or from another party (42.9%) said politics and Star Wars are not comparable. Around 39% of independents said both parties are the dark side.
Only one-fourth of Americans in our survey said American politics should not be compared to Star Wars. A breakdown by partisans reveals differences. Democrats were more likely to see their party as the light side (61.5%) compared to Republicans (47.3%).
In our SPEER 24 survey, we asked respondents if they thought Democrats or Republicans were more like the “light/dark” side from Star Wars. A majority (54.5%) of respondents picked a side while about 17% said they are both like the dark side, and roughly 3% said they’re both like the light side.
Can modern politics be interpreted through the lens of popular media? Our research group wondered if people saw their own party in media that follows a storyline of good vs. evil.
On climate, did you know that only 11% of people in the US (and even smaller percentages in Canada, the UK, Australia and beyond) are dismissive?
Yet because their voices are so loud and persistent, people often think they’re 50%.
This is why I advocate so strongly for using YOUR voice!
Check out this research report showing the connection between moral foundations and support for carbon capture technologies!
We’ve got our 2024 survey data back. Lots of interesting stuff to share soon!
Well, we are just getting started - as we finish collecting our second annual survey, we thought we would try out BlueSky since we abandoned twitter a while back... I miss the academic chatter! So here we go -- ou.edu/mcee/labs/sp... #AcademicSky
