The Uyghurs' Plight Is Unknown To Many Americans
According to our recent survey, a sizable proportion of Americans are unaware of the Uyghur situation. The story presents the survey results and brings the reader up to speed on the plight of Uyghurs.
Latest
Buckminster Fuller May Have Said It Best When He Coined The Term "Spaceship Earth"
Everything we do has consequences. Bob Austin introduces Buckminster Fuller and his concept of Spaceship Earth and how it can help us if we keep the idea in mind and weigh what we can do against what we should do.
Vaccine Acceptance Has Increased Significantly, But Widespread Resistance Persists
In this article, we examine the topic of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance using data from two TIPP Polls, one conducted in early December and the other in late February. We show that despite significant increases across the board, widespread resistance remains.
Financial Stress Roils Americans As Seeds Of Optimism Sprout
Financially, Americans are going through a rough period. It is natural to be vulnerable to financial pressures after the past twelve months, i.e., since the beginning of the pandemic and the resulting significant job losses.
Life Lessons From The Genius Mathematician Ramanujan
Here's a quick primer on the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, "the man who knew infinity," as well as a few life lessons we can take from him.
Americans Disapprove China’s Handling Of Hong Kong: TIPP Poll
This article presents Americans' views on China's treatment of Hong Kong. It also provides a brief history of Hong Kong, its economy, and the political issues that exist between Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China.
Americans Have Legitimate Concerns As Vaccine Makers Improve Solutions
The article discusses the situation about variants of coronavirus and Americans' concerns about the available vaccines' efficacy.
Fuels, From Firewood to Hydrogen
Bob Austin addresses the evolution of hydrogen technology and the potential it holds for powering cars and other applications.
Automotive Demand Index Bullish
TechnoMetrica’s Auto Demand Index continues to be strong. As the COVID situation improves, it is reasonable to expect a significant increase in demand. City dwellers are driving the need for compact and smaller vehicles, which is a COVID phenomenon.
American Mindsets On Economic Stimulus
Based on our survey data about economic stimulus, we use factor analysis to identify two American mindsets: assistance mindset and incentive mindset. We show which strategies the segments favor.
We Must Heed Voltaire's Words
In this article, Andrew Sweet references Voltaire's wise words and explores their significance in today's America. He also explains why the tippinsights website is vital in today's world.
Americans' Take On China
In the first part of a multi-part series on China, we present a general background on China, the American opinion on China, and whether Americans see China as an ally or an enemy.
Automobiles – The Road Ahead
Bob Austin, a veteran of the auto industry, provides a clear overview of the obstacles we face embracing electric car technology in terms of the nation's infrastructure and others in the second part of the two-part sequence. He also discusses new technologies, such as synthetic eFuel & Hydrogen.
Do Americans Still Trust Established Media Outlets?
This article investigates how much confidence Americans place in conventional news outlets, alternative news outlets, and media-published political surveys. We use party affiliation and ideology to analyze the situation.
The Triple Whammy Of The Pandemic: Job Concerns, Financial Stress, and Mental Health Toll All At Once
Almost three-fifths of Americans (59%) believe the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health.
Why Has The TIPP Morals And Ethics Index Been Falling Steadily For Nearly Two Decades?
We'd like to know what you think about why our morals and ethics index has been steadily declining. We'll evaluate and present our findings once we've gathered enough data.