Trust In Traditional Media Sinks Precipitously In April
The monthly TIPP traditional media trust index plummeted sharply while the alternative media trust index edged down in April. This article shows who trusts the media and who lacks trust.
Trends
Based on our survey data, this insightful section reflects on the changing American consumer, trends in their embryonic stages, adoption of new trends, and their implications for society. Articles range from the legalization of marijuana to video streaming to work from home to automobile preferences.
Do I believe in Global Warming? I'm glad you asked that question…
In response to reader inquiries regarding his previous columns, Robert Austin attempts to clarify his personal position on the issues.
Automotive Demand Index Strong As The Stimulus Kicks In
TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand Index shows good momentum and forecasts new car sales will be strong in the coming months.
COVID19 Pandemic Prodding Many Americans To Move
This article discusses pandemic-related migration, its significance, the reasons for relocations, and destinations.
Vax Resisters Share General Mistrust Of Vaccines, As Well As Safety And Efficacy Concerns
28% of Americans are “vax resisters” who don’t plan to get a COVID vaccine soon. This article explores reasons for the hesitancy. It also demonstrates the steady gain in acceptance for coronavirus vaccines in the population.
Recycling Plastic, It’s More Than A Challenge. It Is A Must!
Robert Austin discusses the challenges of recycling plastics as well as recent advances in plastic recycling. He also emphasizes how improving plastic recycling aligns with the "doing more with less" mindset on Buckminster Fuller's Spaceship Earth.
Substance Dependence Increases Amid Pandemic
Physical isolation and psychological stress due to the pandemic restrictions continue to spur substance dependence across the U.S.
President Trump's Social Media Platform Has A Good Chance of Success
This article discusses the desire of Americans to join former President Trump's new social media platform.
Stimulus Destinations
The article delves into how Americans intend to spend the stimulus funds and how American spending benefits the rest of the world. We also look at who plans to invest the stimulus funds.
Economic Confidence Is At Its Highest Level Since The Pandemic's Outbreak
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading measure of consumer confidence, rose for the fourth month in a row. The April reading of the index is the highest since the Pandemic's outbreak in March 2020.
Upcycling And Doing More With Less On Buckminster Fuller's Spaceship Earth: Real-Life Examples
Bob Austin illustrates doing more with less on Buckminster Fuller's spaceship earth with three real-life examples.
Parents Prefer In-Person Instruction Despite High Satisfaction With Online Learning
Despite their high satisfaction with online learning, parents prefer in-school education for their children, according to our recent survey.
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.
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.