Communication Quote by Misha Glenny
“If there is an event for whatever reason, which interferes with the Internet or network communications, are people able to deal with it? It seems like our dependency on these systems is so great that the room for maneuver as it were is very small. So that is problematic.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dark Matters, 2018
Heavy reliance on internet makes society vulnerable to disruptions, limiting flexibility.
In simple terms: Dependence on internet reduces resilience.
Key Takeaway
Build redundancy.
Themes
technology
dependency
vulnerability
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- business continuity
- emergency planning
- digital infrastructure
Key Concepts
network resilience
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce digital dependency?
- What backup systems are essential?
A Different Perspective
Redundancy can be costly and complex.
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