TODAY-March 12
More than half of people here believe that society and technology are changing too quickly and in ways that do not benefit them, a survey has found.
More than one in four (28 per cent) of Singapore respondents also believe innovation is poorly managed, while 24 per cent say it is well managed, the survey by global public relations firm Edelman said. When people feel innovation is mismanaged, they are significantly more likely to believe that both technology and society are leaving them behind, said the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer report, released on Tuesday (March 12). The firm surveyed more than 32,000 respondents in 28 countries – or about 1,150 respondents per country, including in Singapore – in November last year for the 24th edition of its annual global survey on trust and credibility. The survey also found that amid growing fears about risks such as hackers and climate change, about half in Singapore worry that government leaders, business leaders, and journalists are intentionally trying to mislead them by saying things they knew were false or gross exaggerations. Overall, Singapore respondents recorded a slightly higher level of trust in institutions to “do what is right”, compared to the year before. The 2024 trust index for Singapore – which measures the average trust in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, government, and media – rose to 67 per cent, from the 66 per cent recorded in both 2023 and 2022. Yet, despite the increased trust in these institutions, more worry that they are being purposely misled by its people and leaders. Responding to TODAY’s queries, Ms Julia Wei, chief executive officer of Edelman Singapore notes that an “enduring and stable ecosystem of trust” had developed in the country after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more at: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/over-half-spore-say-society-tech-change-too-fast-not-benefit-survey-2381091
