A notable behavioral shift has occurred in the United States over the last few years. Communication methods have changed. One transformation is that people are less dependent on the classic voice telephone call — landline or mobile — and rely more on textual communications like those provided through social networks. Another metamorphosis is the adoption of the smartphone. For years, pundits have been speculating on how these changes will come into play as information channels in the next major disaster.
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When the Lights Go Out, Social Nets Can Be More Than Friends
Posted by: Patrick Nelson December 11, 2012 05:00 AMA notable behavioral shift has occurred in the United States over the last few years. Communication methods have changed. One transformation is that people are less dependent on the classic voice telephone call — landline or mobile — and rely more on textual communications like those provided through social networks. Another metamorphosis is the adoption of the smartphone. For years, pundits have been speculating on how these changes will come into play as information channels in the next major disaster.