How Social Capital Builds Resilience with Daniel Aldrich

Crisis Lab

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King interviews Professor Daniel Aldrich, an expert in social capital and disaster recovery. They delve into various aspects of building resilient communities and the role of social capital in post-disaster recovery.

Professor Daniel Aldrich extensively studied social capital's influence on disaster recovery, offering insights on community resilience through strong social connections, including strategies, government involvement, and technology's impact.

Join Kyle and Daniel as they delve into the crucial role of social capital in disaster recovery and learn how communities can strengthen resilience through robust social ties.

Show Highlights

[01:33] Naive assumptions vs. the reality of how people recover from disasters

[06:50] How Daniel found literature to be dissonant from his experiences

[10:42] The overlooked role of social ties in disasters

[16:22] The role of government in fostering social capital today

[18:05] How technology can be balanced with social capital while integrating community programs into city policies for disaster preparedness

[32:37] How cultural differences affect social capital and disaster recovery

[37:52] What businesses and organizations can contribute to building social capital

Connect with Daniel Aldrich

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-Website