SINGAPORE: More than half of people here believe that society and technology are changing too quickly and in ways that do not benefit them, a survey has found.
More than one in four (28 per cent) of Singapore respondents also believe innovation is poorly managed, while 24 per cent say it is well managed, the survey by global public relations firm Edelman said.
When people feel innovation is mismanaged, they are significantly more likely to believe that both technology and society are leaving them behind, said the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer report, released on Tuesday (Mar 12).
The firm surveyed more than 32,000 respondents in 28 countries - or about 1,150 respondents per country, including in Singapore - in November last year for the 24th edition of its annual global survey on trust and credibility.
The survey also found that amid growing fears about risks such as hackers and climate change, about half in Singapore worry that government leaders, business leaders, and journalists are intentionally trying to mislead them by saying things they knew were false or gross exaggerations.