SIMULATING COMMUNICATION DURING BLACKOUT SITUATIONS: A ROLE-PLAYING GAME
SIMULATING COMMUNICATION DURING BLACKOUT SITUATIONS: A ROLE-PLAYING GAME

Summary/Abstract: In an era of total digital dependency, the total collapse of our communication infrastructure is a catastrophic scenario that demands proactive planning. This paper presents the critical insights, operational breakthroughs, and strategic failures uncovered during a table top role playing simulation that tested community resilience under a total grid collapse. By asking participants to navigate the immediate loss of cellular networks, internet, and power, the simulation aim to evaluate the viability of low-tech relays, emergency radio infrastructure, and analogue courier systems under intense time and resource pressure.

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