Tensions
What do opinions about today’s tensions say about tomorrow? We plot several possible futures, from using screens for work or pleasure to the trade-offs we make for content or privacy.
Read the full What the Future: Attention issueThe future is always in tension. We can measure those contradictions today with forced-choice questions. We plotted two responses against each other in a classic 2x2 grid. If nothing changes, we’ll stay where we are. But you can see how far opinion would have to shift to move us into a different quadrant in the future. Hover over or tap each of the four boxes to see how these potential futures could shift.
Q. For each of the following pairs of statements, please select the one that comes closest to your view, even if neither statement is exactly right.
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