November 2020 Online harms: we need to bring the public into public policyA guest blog from Maeve Walsh, Associate at Carnegie UK Trust
November 2020 Where can we build consensus on the future of the web?During the Covid-19 pandemic, for many people, computer screens have become a crucial connection to the outside world, and online...
November 2020 How will communities mobilise to build back a better Britain?Community spirit has been a welcome silver lining as we’ve seen the increasing role neighbours have played in supporting their...
November 2020 Consensus coming just-in-time: Economic resilience in the age of Covid-19With Britain so plugged in to the global economy, the pandemic has raised questions about our ability to provide for...
November 2020 ‘Frankly, we did win this election’: on social media, who will watch the watchmen?Election Day in the US saw a predictable surge in false, misleading or harmful narratives emerging, from robocalls telling voters...
October 2020 What do people think about fake news and misinformation, in the age of Covid-19?As part of our Renew Normal project, Demos is conducting a series of engagement exercises via Polis, an online deliberative...
October 2020 Online harms: A snapshot of public opinion“It’s a very strange state of affairs online…” – Participant in our men’s focus group What...
August 2020 Lauren’s Story: Falling through the cracksSince lockdown began, many employees have been furloughed and have had financial support from the Government. But many have fallen...
August 2020 Carol’s Story: A sense of optimismThe lockdown has created a unique cluster of complications and challenges for all of us in unforeseen ways. Our Renew...
August 2020 Can we build a new normal for financial resilience?A guest blog from Will Sandbrook, Executive Director of Nest Insight
July 2020 Lesley’s Story: A renewed appreciationFor many people, the lockdown and other restrictions have meant a slower pace of life and a renewed appreciation for...
July 2020 How a new approach to benefits could build a greener, more productive Britain after Covid-19Before Covid-19 Britain faced a productivity puzzle and climate crisis. These challenges will remain after our current crisis; addressing them...
July 2020 Michael’s Story: Teaching during lockdownLockdown was challenging for many pupils and their parents. But what about the teachers? How did they perceive the change...
July 2020 Angela’s Story: Freedom and future cramped by an unhealthy narrativeWe’ve all felt restricted by lockdown and are itching to get back some of our freedom. But for many, the...
