One question I’ve been curious about the other day: do people living in walkable neighborhoods with more public space report stronger civic connection than those in more car-dependent areas?
On the other side of the Trump Administration there will be an opportunity to build a new government/civil society. What role(s) should those sectors play going forward? What is most important for government to do? What is most important for foundations and nonprofits to take on?
I’m kind of curious how people are finding balance and staying grounded with so much (political) noise around. Are people tuning into the news regularly?
What's the mood on technology in schools and children's exposure to it? There's a frenzy around AI and a lot of discussion on what it will mean for education, childhood and the future workforce. This summer we were apparently close to passing a nationwide moratorium blocking any AI regulation. Are people embracing technology in schools, or are they becoming hesitant as we see more and more data on how social media and smartphones have impacted children and education?
Also more broadly, whats the mood towards AI in general? It seem there is a growing concern over utility costs rising as more data centers pop up, and about what AI means for the future of work, art, school, etc. Are people souring on AI and tech more broadly, or just accepting this is part of our future?
I'm thinking back to the post about housing (https://insightsbymurmuration.substack.com/p/nowhere-to-land) and wondering what the partisan divide is like among folks who are concerned about their own housing situation. The time may come when it makes the most sense for the government to simply build more high-density housing. Might sound a little pie-in-the-sky, but I would think being close neighbors with people from the opposite end of the political spectrum would go a long way toward healing our country's divides. Do both groups experience that housing insecurity situation equally?
I’d be really interested in seeing how people differentiate between local and national leaders. Where do people feel their local officials—like school board members, city councilors, and mayors—get things right or wrong compared to state and federal leaders? Do more people tend to trust or have faith in local leadership than in higher levels of government?
I’ve really enjoyed seeing the weekly Civic Pulse snapshots and how they highlight different aspects of civic life. One question I’ve been thinking about is how trust in local institutions shapes participation. For example, are people more likely to volunteer, attend community meetings, or vote when they feel confident in their local government, schools, or neighborhood organizations? Exploring this connection could offer insight into what builds stronger, more engaged communities.
Hi - as a Boston resident I was struck by the data on the perceived safety of communities. What other local data and variance have you seen on issues like safety and the economy?
One question I’ve been curious about the other day: do people living in walkable neighborhoods with more public space report stronger civic connection than those in more car-dependent areas?
On the other side of the Trump Administration there will be an opportunity to build a new government/civil society. What role(s) should those sectors play going forward? What is most important for government to do? What is most important for foundations and nonprofits to take on?
What gives you hope right now? What entities or institutions do you have faith in?
I’m kind of curious how people are finding balance and staying grounded with so much (political) noise around. Are people tuning into the news regularly?
What's the mood on technology in schools and children's exposure to it? There's a frenzy around AI and a lot of discussion on what it will mean for education, childhood and the future workforce. This summer we were apparently close to passing a nationwide moratorium blocking any AI regulation. Are people embracing technology in schools, or are they becoming hesitant as we see more and more data on how social media and smartphones have impacted children and education?
Also more broadly, whats the mood towards AI in general? It seem there is a growing concern over utility costs rising as more data centers pop up, and about what AI means for the future of work, art, school, etc. Are people souring on AI and tech more broadly, or just accepting this is part of our future?
I'm thinking back to the post about housing (https://insightsbymurmuration.substack.com/p/nowhere-to-land) and wondering what the partisan divide is like among folks who are concerned about their own housing situation. The time may come when it makes the most sense for the government to simply build more high-density housing. Might sound a little pie-in-the-sky, but I would think being close neighbors with people from the opposite end of the political spectrum would go a long way toward healing our country's divides. Do both groups experience that housing insecurity situation equally?
I’d be really interested in seeing how people differentiate between local and national leaders. Where do people feel their local officials—like school board members, city councilors, and mayors—get things right or wrong compared to state and federal leaders? Do more people tend to trust or have faith in local leadership than in higher levels of government?
I’ve really enjoyed seeing the weekly Civic Pulse snapshots and how they highlight different aspects of civic life. One question I’ve been thinking about is how trust in local institutions shapes participation. For example, are people more likely to volunteer, attend community meetings, or vote when they feel confident in their local government, schools, or neighborhood organizations? Exploring this connection could offer insight into what builds stronger, more engaged communities.
Hi - as a Boston resident I was struck by the data on the perceived safety of communities. What other local data and variance have you seen on issues like safety and the economy?