Religious believers are no more generous than atheists – at least as long as they don’t know what the recipient believes in. Finding this out increases generosity significantly, mainly because people give more to those who share their religion. This is the conclusion of a study carried out in Sweden, the USA, Egypt and Lebanon by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. 

A pioneering study using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) interviewing platform, conducted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and marketing research firm Research Network, has revealed new insights into the attitudes of Singaporean youths towards parenthood. The report, titled “Young Singaporeans' Attitudes Toward Parenthood: Key Findings and Policy Implications”, sheds more light on young Singaporean’s hopes, fears, and unique perspectives that shape their family planning decisions. A total of 230 participants were involved in the study and the survey questions were designed by Professor Gemma Calvert, a neuromarketing pioneer from NTU’s Nanyang Business School. Using an AI interviewing platform developed by US-based tech startup Listen Labs (listenlabs.ai), participants can share their candid opinions without social pressure or fear of judgment from a human interviewer, resulting in an unprecedented depth of authentic insights. Key findings from the study indicate that financial concerns are the top barrier to having children, with 70 per cent of respondents citing the high cost of living and the financial demands of raising a family in Singapore.            

While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research from the University of Adelaide has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is mostly driven by social factors.