A study of firefighters in the United States breaks new ground in understanding how groups of workers—especially those in high-risk occupations—are able to take leaps of faith. The study conveys what goes into a person's ...
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2018
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Most consumers trust supermarkets more than online-only retail giants such as ASOS, according to new research from Monash University released today.
Economics & Business
Jul 30, 2018
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Members of the public in the UK and US have far greater trust in scientific experts than the government, according to a new study by Queen Mary University of London.
Social Sciences
Jul 11, 2018
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Unless you've been living under a rock (no judgment, by the way), I'm sure you've heard about the reproducibility crisis in scientific research. In 2016, two posts on this blog covered what the main causes of irreproducibility ...
Other
Apr 30, 2018
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Would you trust a car that does the driving for you? Do you trust the adaptive cruise control available in newer cars? What about the traction control feature? Would you trust a car to brake for you in an emergency?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 18, 2018
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Given the choice of riding in an Uber driven by a human or a self-driving version, which would you choose?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 10, 2018
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Marketing agency Performics and Medill have measured U.S. consumer attitudes and perceptions of online marketing quarterly through the Intent Lab Digital Satisfaction Index (DSI) since Q3 2016. Over this period, the DSI has ...
Internet
Mar 15, 2018
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A new study published today in the Journal of Trust Research reveals how boards of directors can proactively address CEO misconduct to increase public trust towards an organization.
Economics & Business
Feb 19, 2018
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The head of the Bank of International Settlements, the central bank for central banks, on Tuesday lambasted bitcoin as a speculative bubble and said authorities need to be ready to protect public trust in the financial system.
Internet
Feb 6, 2018
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Nobel laureate Kenneth Arrow once described trust as a "lubricant of a social system". Economic exchange, in particular, is virtually impossible without at least some level of trust. While markets, shops and online traders ...
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2018
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