Qualitative survey about Public Opinion on Future Innovations, Science and Technology

This study aims to get a better understanding of Europeans’ opinion about the innovations brought about in society by science and technology. It tested a range of innovations that could be applied 15 years from now in the everyday life of citizens in Europe, and to understand participants’ preferences and reactions in this regard.
This study shows that citizens have different expectations with regard to the impacts of scientific and technological innovation. While positive about scientific and technological innovation generally, citizens hold the view that it can lead to unemployment and social exclusion.
Public Opinion on Future Innovations, Science and Technology.