2.1. Prioritization of Risks

So, no person can know everything, right? I do not know what everything in my life, there is so many things are happening, I do not know about a chemical risk maybe I know little about disaster risk around me, most people cannot be aware of the most of the dangers most of the time. So, no one can calculate precisely the total risk to be faced. So, I have so many risks in life.

This chunk emphasizes the complexity and variety of risks individuals face in daily life. It conveys the idea that no one can have complete knowledge of all risks. Due to various factors, including limited knowledge and awareness, individuals often encounter numerous risks ranging from health to natural disasters. The mention of 'total risk' illustrates the challenge in calculating combined risks in life, which can often feel overwhelming.

Imagine a person balancing many different balls in the air: health, job, financial stability, etc. Just as it's difficult to focus on catching and managing each ball without dropping one, it is similarly hard for individuals to be fully aware and capable of managing all the risks in their lives.

I have health risk, I have job risk, I have financial risk, I have academic risk, flood risk, personal risk. I am not only facing disaster risk, every day is a live risk from my home to office, I take so many risks, accident can happen, you are talking about disaster risk but, I might concern is more about my job risk or my health risk, so which one I should prioritize? which one because I cannot being an individual, I do not know that what will actually happen.

This chunk discusses the various categories of risks individuals may encounter and the challenge of prioritizing these risks. The speaker reflects on different types of risks, including health, job, and personal risks, and questions how to decide which risks are more critical to focus on. This indicates that individuals may feel uncertain about which risks require their attention at any given time.

Consider a student balancing study time for multiple subjects. They might feel that they need to prioritize their focus on subjects that are coming up for exams soon – just as people prioritize risks based on immediate relevance and potential impact.

Now, the question is, how then do people decide which risk to take and which risk to ignore? Now, coming also the question; are dangerous really increasing, are we really at risk than before?.

In this chunk, the speaker raises critical questions about risk assessment. It challenges individuals to think about how they make decisions regarding which risks to accept or disregard. The subsequent inquiry into whether dangers are actually increasing in our environment encourages a broader understanding of societal perceptions of risk.

Think about someone using a smartphone in a busy street. They must decide whether to cross the street while distracted or wait until it's safe. This choice parallels how we navigate risks in life, weighing immediate needs against possible dangers.

Let us look; accident rate, life expectancy, infant mortality what do you think dangers is increasing? No, we are much safer, accident rate basically decreasing, life expectancy basically increasing and infant mortality rate basically decreasing.

Here, the chunk highlights statistical evidence suggesting an overall decrease in certain risks, such as accidents and infant mortality, as well as an increase in life expectancy. This informs the discussion by providing a factual basis to the previous concerns about whether dangers are indeed escalating. The implication is that, while some risks may appear to rise, the general trajectory shows improvement in safety standards and health outcomes.

Imagine a neighborhood that used to have many car accidents due to poor road conditions. After improving the roads and implementing better traffic laws, the accident rate decreases, showing that society can mitigate risks effectively.

But, on the other hand, we are more exposed to toxic chemicals and we are far away from nature than before, right, we are more and more exposed to radiation than before so, these risks are increasing. Also, our stressful life is increasing, environmental pollution definitely is increasing, sound pollution is increasing at least in India, it is increasing for sure.

This chunk shifts focus back to the emerging risks that are becoming more prevalent in contemporary life. It points out increased exposure to toxic chemicals, a disconnect from nature, radiation, and rising pollution levels. This highlights the dual nature of risk – improving certain areas while recognizing new risks that society must confront.

Consider how technology has advanced our lives but also increased exposure to digital screens and their effects on health. While technology offers conveniences, it also brings new challenges that must be addressed.

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