Research

Besides the obvious benefit of personal enrichment, access to information and education has been linked to personal success. Those who have more access to education have been shown to have higher financial success, longer life spans and be more healthy overall. 

Education and access to information are linked to societal success. Higher levels of education are related to economic growth, cultural growth, and scientific developments. Addistionally, education about diveristy can promote acceptance of minority groups. 

Eight in ten Americans get news and other information from digital devices, like smartphones, tablets, computers, and televisions. Many Americans are more likely to get news from digital news websites, and search engines than social media, with the exception of young Americans. Because if this trend, it important we take care to protect the free spread of accurate information. 

While we are more able than ever to easily access information than ever, there are still many barriers to this access. Paywalls, misinformation, and human biases can all get in the way of the free flow of information. Our project strives to help people find information despite these barriers.