Our modern society has become a risk society in the sense that it is increasingly occupied with debating, preventing, and managing risks that it has created. With increasing technological and social complexity, risk is always present in our interconnected world. Navigating this world of risks is very complex, and arduous notably for laypersons.
Most people do not realise that risk is part of our daily life and in everything that we do, and everywhere, because there are no guarantees in life. From birth through to death we are at risk from simple things, even the most seemingly safe or routine activities can have unexpected outcomes or consequences, such as our behaviour, diet, walking up and down the stairs, travel, homes, driving, crossing the street might seem like a relatively low-risk activity, but there is always a possibility of being hit by a car, swimming and work are all subject to risk.
There is no risk-free aspect of life.
To manage risk, we need to acknowledge it is inherently subjective and multifaceted. Increasing our understanding of risk is paramount to empowering ourselves, our businesses, and informed political decisions in the face of risk. Such an approach can help us use our resources more effectively and make choices that are more aligned with our values. It can inform the choice of products we buy or avoid; whether to invest in upgrading your house in a flood plain or to take a medical scan. It can help us improve strategic and operational business decisions and be safe at home.
Useful Link
- https://www.nation.sc/archive/258398/disaster-and-risk-management-training-on-use-of-drones-underway
- https://www.facebook.com/todayinsey/photos/a.417785501592599/2364082486962881/?type=3
