When Everything Falls Apart, Can Communities Come Together?
If communities are more interconnected before a disaster strikes, they may be better equipped to survive and rebuild in its aftermath.
October 17th, 2024
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May 15th, 2023
God of the Gaps: How the Supernatural Explains What We Can’t
Humans turn to the supernatural to explain both natural and social phenomena when we can’t point to a clear human cause. But supernatural explanations are more common for natural than for social phenomena. Why?
August 18th, 2019
“Teddies for Timor” and the Perils of Good Intentions
There’s a strong impulse to send physical goods rather than cash after a disaster. But these unsolicited goods can block more critical aid and often end up in landfills.
August 11th, 2019
Thinking Realistically About Disaster Risk
Most disaster risk assessments make the mistake of treating human behavior as constant over time, and that’s a problem.
