I found the data from this article very useful, and I believe it gives us an accurate picture of the persistent differences and cultural status between America and Europe.
The data revealing a shift in American opinions from 2007 was interesting, especially the decline of American's view of their own cultural superiority. This could be a sign of Americans becoming more aware and knowledgeable of other cultures and the true status of their own.
Richard Wike's analysis of younger Americans is evidence of a changing nation. As he said, "if these trends continue and expand to other topics, the transatlantic values gap could someday vanish," but he foresees for now that the divide will persist.
A change in Europe's anti-American views from the Bush-era and a comparison of our contrasting views is noteworthy and important in analyzing world views, but I wonder how important people think this gap is and why.
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