Practice Personal Versus Weak Networks (4.1) - The Role of Social Networks in Disaster Preparedness

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Question 1.
What are personal networks?
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Think about who you regularly interact with.
Question 2.
What is an example of a weak network?
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Consider connections that aren't direct.
3Question 3.
What is a personal network?
- A close group of friends
- Business contacts
- Online acquaintances
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Consider who you talk to regularly.
4Question 4.
True or False: Weak networks provide the same information as personal networks.
- True
- False
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Think about the nature of the connections.
Question 5.
Imagine you are in charge of disaster preparedness for a community. How would you leverage both personal and weak networks to promote a new rainwater harvesting system?
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Think about how to combine face-to-face interactions with online outreach.
Question 6.
Discuss how a cohesive group could hinder the adoption of a new disaster management technology. Provide specific examples.
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Reflect on the social dynamics within cohesive groups.

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