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Disasterwise
by James Shepherd-Barron
Based on existing Disasterwise blog posts and excerpts from James Shepherd-Barron's forthcoming book The Calculus of Calamity, two A.I chat-bots discuss various aspects of disaster risk and how they are managed. They are intended to enhance, not replace, the Disasterwise micro-masterclasses in International Disaster Risk Management.
Episodes
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Impact of The Media on Disaster Risk Perception
This podcast examines the impact of social and mass media on disaster risk perception and vulnerability. The authors investigate how social media affects informational vulnerability and explores the interplay between risk perception and vulnerability. The study highlights the need for a more...
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Cash Assistance
This podcast outlines the basics of humanitarian cash and voucher assistance and then unpacks some of the challenges it poses.
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Bad Aid
While the humanitarian impulse to help those in need is commendable, it can sometimes be misdirected and even harmful. This podcast examines various forms of aid, highlighting how donations of goods, money, and medical supplies can sometimes be counterproductive. The A.I hosts discuss the...
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Disaster Economics
This podcast explores the complex issue of resource allocation in disaster management. While saving lives is paramount, economic realities dictate prioritising interventions with the highest benefit-to-cost ratio. This approach necessitates measuring the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of...
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Meeting Management
This podcast highlights the complexities of disaster management in the context of international relief efforts. It emphasises that while disaster managers are tasked with building and leading teams, the reality is that they often face a fragmented environment where individuals and agencies…
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Value of Human Life
This podcast examines the ethical complexities of assigning value to human life, particularly in the context of disaster risk management. It argues that despite the inherent moral difficulties, quantifying the value of life is necessary for making difficult decisions over the allocation of scarce...
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Wonky Winds
This podcast explores the destructive power of tropical cyclones. It details how these storms form, their energy sources, and the factors influencing their intensity and movement. The document highlights the significant asymmetry of tropical cyclones, emphasizing how wind speeds and resultant...
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Value-for-Money
This podcast explores the concept of value for money (VfM) in terms of disaster risk management. It examines how to maximise outcomes while minimising costs, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that considers economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity. The text highlights the...
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International Disaster Management
This podcast provides an extensive overview of international disaster management, encompassing its definition, scope, and relationship to other disciplines like emergency management, humanitarian coordination and disaster risk reduction. The text highlights the importance of the disaster risk...
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The Calculus of Calamity
This podcast argues that disasters are not inevitable Acts of God but rather the result of societal choices. The text presents a complex model that highlights the interconnected factors contributing to disaster risk. It emphasizes the crucial role of human behaviour, vulnerability, exposure,...
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Leadership
This podcast explores the complex nature of leadership in the context of international disaster management. It contrasts the more directive, command-and-control approach of national emergency management with the collaborative and persuasive style required in international settings. The text...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Based on existing Disasterwise blog posts and excerpts from James Shepherd-Barron's forthcoming book The Calculus of Calamity, two A.I chat-bots discuss various aspects of disaster risk and how they are managed. They are intended to enhance, not replace, the Disasterwise micro-masterclasses in International Disaster Risk Management.
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James Shepherd-Barron
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Disasterwise currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Disasterwise about?
Based on existing Disasterwise blog posts and excerpts from James Shepherd-Barron's forthcoming book The Calculus of Calamity, two A.I chat-bots discuss various aspects of disaster risk and how they are managed. They are intended to enhance, not replace, the Disasterwise micro-masterclasses in...
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Disasterwise is created and hosted by James Shepherd-Barron.
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