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[Nobel Prize] Please tell us about your interests. Approximately 49% of respondents answered, “I am interested in the Nobel Prize, but I only look at the information posted,” while approximately 40% answered, “I research not only the information posted, but also myself.”
Kumiko Harada, CEO of A-Co-Labo Co., Ltd., which supports scientists and engineers, solicited opinions on Surfvote and announced the voting results!
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Polimill Co., Ltd. (Polimill, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Eri Yokota, hereinafter referred to as Polimill), which supports the discovery and resolution of social issues using SNS and technology, is pleased to announce the start of Nobel Prize Announcement Week! Please tell us your interest.” Voting ended on November 30th, so we would like to inform you of the results. [Image 1
Survey target: Users with accounts on Surfvote
Survey method: Users with accounts on Surfvote vote
Voting period: October 12, 2023 to November 30, 2023
Number of valid votes: 33 votes
■Introduction of voting results and comments (some excerpts/original text) 39.4% are interested in the Nobel Prize and are researching it themselves in addition to the information provided.
The information covered about award winners is biased depending on the media, and sometimes the winners’ lives are not properly conveyed. 48.5% are interested in the Nobel Prize, but only look at the information posted.
Who won the award? I check it out on the news, but in reality, it requires specialized knowledge in that field, and I don’t have the time to explore it deeply.
I don’t have much interest in the Nobel Prize, but I do watch the information posted 9.1%
I think the Peace Prize has a lot of timely topics, but other than that, I get the impression that most of the awards are for old research, so my level of interest is low.
3% are not interested in the Nobel Prize and do not read the information posted. I’ve never had a particular interest in it until now. However, I have only seen it because it is often reported in the news that a Japanese person receives an award.
Others 0%
■Kumiko Harada, who wrote this issue
Born in Shimane Prefecture. Representative director of A-Co-Labo Co., Ltd. After obtaining a master’s degree (engineering) from Tottori University, he engaged in the development of semiconductor materials at a chemical manufacturer. After retiring, he returned to society as a science support worker at a public elementary school while simultaneously working as a researcher at a private university. Based on science, we build project-based learning for young people using drones and conduct research activities. While working there, he realized that there were issues with the environment researchers were in, and in 2020, three former researchers established A-Co-Labo Co., Ltd. (Eco-Labo). With the goal of creating a society in which researchers do not give up on their research, we provide a knowledge sharing service specializing in research and development that utilizes the skills of active researchers and engineers.
■We will use your opinions and votes for the benefit of society. Polimill is an ICT startup company that develops and operates the social design platform “Surfvote.”
Various issues and problems in society are posted as issues on Surfvote, and approximately 3 to 5 issues are published per week. Anyone can read all issues, but by registering for an account you will be able to vote and comment on each issue. The opinions and results gathered through Surfvote are compiled into recommendations and submitted to relevant ministries, politicians, and related
organizations. https://surfvote.com/
■Polimill Co., Ltd.
Polimill Co., Ltd. is an ICT startup company that operates and develops the social design platform Surfvote. Surfvote is a service that specializes in social issues and problems, allowing users to not only vote their own opinions on any topic, but also listen to the opinions of other users. The local government version of Surfvote is also being expanded and will work with local governments to encourage residents to create livable cities. Using SNS and technology, we will create a society in which everyone can participate in rule-making and can flexibly and speedily reform systems in line with changes in values and advances in technology. https://polimill.jp
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