Chapter
Why the Problem of Panic Endures in Disaster Preparedness
44:42 - 49:02 (04:19)
Researchers Tierney and Berkland argue that the assumption that people panic in disasters leads to concentrating resources, withholding information, and communicating in soothing ways. However, panic from regular people directly affected by a disaster is extremely rare.
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The term ‘Elites in Panic’ was coined by sociologists Karen Chess and Lee Clark of Rutgers University in a 2008 study which refers to the belief that panic from regular people directly affected by a disaster is extremely rare.
44:42 - 47:16 (02:33)
Summary
The term ‘Elites in Panic’ was coined by sociologists Karen Chess and Lee Clark of Rutgers University in a 2008 study which refers to the belief that panic from regular people directly affected by a disaster is extremely rare.
ChapterWhy the Problem of Panic Endures in Disaster Preparedness
EpisodeElite Panic: Why The Rich And Powerful Can't Be Trusted
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Researchers argue that disaster plans often assume citizens will panic during threatening conditions, resulting in a need for control by armed authorities.
47:16 - 49:02 (01:45)
Summary
Researchers argue that disaster plans often assume citizens will panic during threatening conditions, resulting in a need for control by armed authorities. Instead, governments should include citizens in their disaster plans and focus on proper communication and resource allocation.