Sunday, January 24, 2010

IT/Communications in time of tragedy


 

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14241185

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-brindley/bringing-technology-and-c_b_426289.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/trevor-neilson/did-a-technology-failure_b_434141.html


 

There have been many instances in the recent past where the true powers of technology and communication methods have come to light in efforts of response and recovery. There are situations that hit from out of the blue and are so immense that it is seemingly impossible to comprehend or start to fix anything let alone everything.


 

Above are three links to three quick blurbs related to technology and Haiti. Create a blog entry with your thoughts on how Technology is playing a changing role in the response to natural disasters and humanitarian relief. Think also on the contrarian side and how there are those who may think that early efforts in restoring a technology infrastructure take away from what are more obvious life saving efforts on the surface… what would your response be to them?

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