Cultural currents: A statistical exploration of Inglehart-Welzel dimensions and artificial intelligence perceptions in Eurobarometer Surveys
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George Nadoleanu [1], Emanuela Bran [2] & Ana Rodica Stăiculescu [3]
| Abstract: This paper explores public attitudes towards the social impact of artificial intelligence in the European Union. The premises of the study are that the cultural dimensions, as outlined by Inglehart-Welzel, have an intricate relationship with the way people perceive technology. The analysis aims to explore how national-level data from the Eurobarometer aligns with culture and explain the relationship drawing on concepts derived from the sociology of technology. The results show that public attitudes towards AI are multifaceted and influenced by various cultural mechanisms, highlighting the importance of taking a holistic approach to the implementation and regulation of artificial intelligence. Our findings can guide policymakers, tech developers, and educators alike, in promoting, respecting, and shaping deep-rooted cultural beliefs and values among the European nations. Keywords: Inglehart-Welzel; Technology and culture; European public opinion; AI perceptions; Risk society; |
[1] Doctoral School of Sociology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, gheorghe.nadoleanu@s.unibuc.ro.
[2] Doctoral School of Sociology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania; Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers, National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, emanuela.bran@s.unibuc.ro.
[3] Doctoral School of Sociology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania; Romanian Academy of Scientists, Bucharest, Romania; Faculty of Psychology, Behavioral and Legal Sciences, Andrei Saguna University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania, ana-rodica.staiculescu@fsas.unibuc.ro.