Source: INcontext Ministries, January 1, 2016
[Were] the Islamic State and the terror attacks in Iraq, Syria, and Paris really priority to most people during the past year? Were there dramatic changes in priorities after millions fled to Europe from North Africa? Did the looming economic crisis change perceptions and lifestyles? Apparently not!
There are a number of ways to recap the past year. But how do you really get a twelve-month snapshot of a culture’s zeitgeist? Dr. James Emery White writes as follows:
“I would argue for two words: ‘Google searches.’
“I’m not saying that this will be what historians will mark in 10, much less 100 years, even less what is most significant. But I will say that it may be the clearest window into our current soul.”
» Read full story including several “top 10” lists and find more data on Google Trends.
» See also an interesting infographic and analysis from Esquire and NBC looking at current events through the lens of what makes Americans mad.