The Perception Gap: Why We Think We Disagree More Than We Do
Research shows we imagine twice as many opponents hold extreme views as actually do. The data reveals a 58-point gap between perception and reality.
Deep dives into civic engagement, AI-driven sentiment analysis, and the technology reshaping how the world measures public opinion.
Research shows we imagine twice as many opponents hold extreme views as actually do. The data reveals a 58-point gap between perception and reality.
When 6% of users create 73% of political content and polling response rates fall below 9%, what we call public opinion is anything but.
Internal research found 64% of extremist group joins were driven by algorithms. Each word of moral outrage boosts retweet rate by 17%.
41% of Gen Z say social media makes them anxious or depressed. 71% express negative views about their country. They deserve better tools.
Only 28% trust media. Nine years of democratic decline globally. 61% feel high grievance. Democracy is flying blind without real public sentiment.
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Traditional polling is expensive, slow, and increasingly inaccurate. Social media is noisy, biased, and designed for engagement over truth. The world needs a third option.
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Binary yes/no polls miss the nuance of human opinion. Orbuc's 4-point sentiment scale captures the full spectrum of belief — from strong opposition to strong support.
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When you can see what the world thinks — right now, not last month — everything changes. For journalists, policymakers, advocates, and citizens.
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