Hyper-connectivity is taking global risk to extremes
The huge rise in global instability is being driven by the hyper-connectivity revolution in communication, according to Dee Smith, who runs a private intelligence agency. In an interview on Real Vision TV, Smith warns investors that the world of social media, the internet and cell phones has dramatically changed the environment we live in, as tribal affinity groups can emerge without warning, potentially taking down companies and governments.
As an investor, government official or CEO, this should be keeping you awake at night.
Watch the full interview with private intelligence strategist, Dee Smith, to get the full story exclusively on Real Vision TV.
Financial Analyst - Author Linkden Team Member
7yGreat article!
Bit superficial with a focus on the frivolous Social Media. Growing connectivity goes way deeper than that. All the grids and networks are being connected to each other often without adequate safeguards - Internet, gas grid, electrical grid, government, banking and finance, multiple supply chains, transport - road, rail, air, etc. This builds up 'cumulative catastrophe' as a failure at one point could bring down the whole lot. I've dubbed this the 'supergrid'. IoT might be amplifying the exposure as people inevitably skimp on security.