Percentage of Americans Who Think the Internet Good For Society Is Shrinking
The implication is that support for changes - regulatory, legislative or in terms of personal usage - is growing.
The question is how that might happen - and which companies it might impact most. JL
Kurt Wagner reports in Re/code:
The percentage of people who think the internet is good for society is
shrinking. Roughly 70% of American adults who use the internet
believe it’s mostly good for society, down from 76% in 2014. The change was most prevalent among older Americans. 64% of online adults over 65 say the internet has been “a mostly good thing
for society." In 2014, that number was 78%.
More people are giving the internet mixed reviews, according to data from Pew Research, which found an increase in the percentage of people who think the internet has had both positive and negative impacts on society.
The percentage of people who think the internet is good for society is shrinking. Roughly 70 percent of American adults who use the internet believe it’s mostly good for society, down from 76 percent in 2014, Pew found.
Pew Research
That doesn’t mean those people now believe the internet is necessarily bad — it’s just more complex. The portion of people who believe the internet is a “mix of good and bad” for society nearly doubled in that same time, from 8 percent to 14 percent of those interviewed. But the percentage of people who think the internet is bad for society remained virtually unchanged.
Pew found that the change was most prevalent among older Americans. About 64 percent of online adults over 65 say the internet has been “a mostly good thing for society,” Pew wrote. In 2014, that number was 78 percent.
The fact that more people can’t figure out if the internet is good or bad isn’t really a shock. The internet is great for many things, like helping people stay in touch, spreading vital information and easing the burden of everyday tasks, like shopping or paying the bills.
It’s also terrible for a lot of reasons, many of which we’ve seen play out in the past couple of years thanks to the proliferation of fake news on Facebook and YouTube and the influence of filter bubbles on public discourse. That’s probably why a former Facebook pollster recently found that 32 percent of Americans believe that Facebook has a “negative impact on society.” (Pew says its research was conducted in January, so before Facebook’s recent data privacy scandal.)
Many people, including those of us at Recode, have been trying to figure out how these tech behemoths are viewed by the general public. In a recent survey we conducted along with SurveyMonkey, just 10 percent of respondents said that Facebook has had the “most positive impact on society” of all the tech companies.
The winner: Amazon, with 20 percent of respondents saying it has had the “most positive impact on society.”
It's concerning to see the shrinking percentage of Americans who view the internet positively. This shift could drive significant changes in regulation and personal usage. It reminds me of the balance we seek in enjoying online entertainment, like playing Funny Shooter 2 , versus the potential pitfalls of social media.
So, the internet used to be like that ideal friend—great at parties and always had the good stuff. Now, it’s more like that friend who constantly drops fake news grenades. At least I can still play rooftop sniper games somewhere though! rooftop sniper
Ah, the internet: it’s like a box of chocolates, you know? Some are delightful, and others are… well, you know what they say about that weird coconut one. At least when it gets too serious, I can always escape to some snowy fun!
It’s funny how we thought the internet was a superhero only to realize it has a sidekick called confusion. But hey, when things get too heavy, road escapes await! Escape Road
Wow, the internet is supposed to be our savior, but it seems like more folks are on the fence now. Maybe they just need to check out some wholesome content to balance the chaos? Like this one here: I Want to Love You .
It’s a wild world online, where social media can lead to either enlightenment or total chaos! But hey, when in doubt, you can always kick back with a game of Football Bros to escape the madness. Check it out: football bro.
So the internet is a mixed bag, huh? One minute it's helping you pay bills, the next it's throwing memes at your face! But if you need a good laugh amidst the chaos, grab a friend and dive into some Funny Shooter fun: Funny Shooter .
It's funny how the internet went from savior to a double-edged sword in just a few years. You can still find inspiring content out there, like updates on that anime series I came across recently—definitely worth a chuckle or two! I Want to Love You
It seems like the internet’s original purpose of connecting people is now tangled in a web of negativity, much like trying to play football with a bunch of toddlers—chaos ensues! But if you need a fun distraction, I found a pretty solid football game, just saying! football bro
Who knew the internet would turn into such a mixed bag? It's like opening a mystery box—you'll get funny shooters and outrageous memes, but also a fair share of nonsense. If you're in the mood for some chaotic laughs, I’ve got just the game for you! Funny Shooter
Oh sure, the internet is like a giant buffet—some love the shiny desserts but forget the calories. And hey, if you're feeling nostalgic after all this, you might want to play something light like rooftop sniper.
Reading this makes me feel like the grumpy old troll under the bridge, hearing kids complain about the Wi-Fi. But you know, if they want a break from all that drama, they could try snow rider 3D instead.
Seems like everyone's struggling with the internet relationship—a bit like my last Tinder date! But let's face it, if you're looking for something fun while you ponder life, check out Escape Road.
As a Partner and Co-Founder of Predictiv and PredictivAsia, Jon specializes in management performance and organizational effectiveness for both domestic and international clients. He is an editor and author whose works include Invisible Advantage: How Intangilbles are Driving Business Performance. Learn more...
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It's concerning to see the shrinking percentage of Americans who view the internet positively. This shift could drive significant changes in regulation and personal usage. It reminds me of the balance we seek in enjoying online entertainment, like playing Funny Shooter 2 , versus the potential pitfalls of social media.
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So, the internet used to be like that ideal friend—great at parties and always had the good stuff. Now, it’s more like that friend who constantly drops fake news grenades. At least I can still play rooftop sniper games somewhere though! rooftop sniper
Ah, the internet: it’s like a box of chocolates, you know? Some are delightful, and others are… well, you know what they say about that weird coconut one. At least when it gets too serious, I can always escape to some snowy fun!
It’s funny how we thought the internet was a superhero only to realize it has a sidekick called confusion. But hey, when things get too heavy, road escapes await! Escape Road
Wow, the internet is supposed to be our savior, but it seems like more folks are on the fence now. Maybe they just need to check out some wholesome content to balance the chaos? Like this one here: I Want to Love You .
It’s a wild world online, where social media can lead to either enlightenment or total chaos! But hey, when in doubt, you can always kick back with a game of Football Bros to escape the madness. Check it out: football bro.
So the internet is a mixed bag, huh? One minute it's helping you pay bills, the next it's throwing memes at your face! But if you need a good laugh amidst the chaos, grab a friend and dive into some Funny Shooter fun: Funny Shooter .
It's funny how the internet went from savior to a double-edged sword in just a few years. You can still find inspiring content out there, like updates on that anime series I came across recently—definitely worth a chuckle or two! I Want to Love You
It seems like the internet’s original purpose of connecting people is now tangled in a web of negativity, much like trying to play football with a bunch of toddlers—chaos ensues! But if you need a fun distraction, I found a pretty solid football game, just saying! football bro
Who knew the internet would turn into such a mixed bag? It's like opening a mystery box—you'll get funny shooters and outrageous memes, but also a fair share of nonsense. If you're in the mood for some chaotic laughs, I’ve got just the game for you! Funny Shooter
Oh sure, the internet is like a giant buffet—some love the shiny desserts but forget the calories. And hey, if you're feeling nostalgic after all this, you might want to play something light like rooftop sniper.
Reading this makes me feel like the grumpy old troll under the bridge, hearing kids complain about the Wi-Fi. But you know, if they want a break from all that drama, they could try snow rider 3D instead.
Seems like everyone's struggling with the internet relationship—a bit like my last Tinder date! But let's face it, if you're looking for something fun while you ponder life, check out Escape Road.
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