European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology : report : Fieldwork, April-May 2021 / Survey conducted by Kantar at the request of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation Survey co-ordinated by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM “Media monitoring and Eurobarometer Unit”) .-- [Brussels] : European Commission, September 2021 .-- 322 p. : gráf. ; 1 documento PDF .-- (Special Eurobarometer; 516).

This survey shows that 9 in 10 EU citizens (86%) think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive. They expect a range of technologies: notably, solar energy (92%), vaccines and combatting infectious diseases (86%) and artificial intelligence (61%) to have a positive effect in the future. Results reveal a high level of interest in science and technology (82%) and a desire amongst citizens to learn more about it in places like town halls, museums and libraries (54%). Respondents most often mention health and medical care and the fight against climate change when asked in which areas research and innovation can make a difference.

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978-92-76-41143-7

10.2775/071577 doi

Sociedad digital


Europa

actitudes
ciencia
ciudadanos europeos
conocimientos
sociedad digital
tecnonología
Transformación digital


Comisión Europea. Dirección General de Redes de Comunicación, Contenido y Tecnologías
Kantar Public


Special Eurobarometer