When Conspiracy Thinking Becomes a Disaster Risk: How Misinformation Destroys Preparedness In emergency management, we often focus on visible threats; earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, power outages, cyberattacks, and civil unrest. But one of the most dangerous threats is invisible: Misinformation is fueled by conspiracy thinking. When people reject credible sources, assume hidden motives behind every warning, … Read more
What This Update Covers This “Where We Are Now” update reflects a real-time conversation with eCERT® founder Mark Matheson, focused on substance, not speculation. Topics include: What elements of eCERT® are already built and operational What is actively in development (manufacturing, deployment, governance) How eCERT® differs from traditional CERT and NGO models The role of … Read more
The Future of Resilience Begins Here When we first opened the door to the eCERT conversation, we were exploring a bold idea. Today, in our third interview with Mark Matheson, that idea has evolved into a visionary blueprint for how America could prepare, respond, and rebuild after disasters. And this one hits a deeper, more … Read more
The Many Benefits of Being More Than One Person (Disclaimer: This article is meant to be humorous and in no way makes light of actual dissociative identity disorder. We’re just having a little fun with the idea of embracing our many sides!) Additional Information: National Day Calendar March 5th marks National Multiple Personality Day, a … Read more
Is Your Family Protected? Smoke Alarms Could Save More Than Your Home Imagine this: It’s 2 AM. Your family is asleep, your kids tucked in snugly, dreaming away. Suddenly, the faint smell of smoke creeps through the house—barely noticeable at first. But in the silence of the night, danger is quietly spreading. What stands between … Read more
