19. Cultural Perspectives on Risk
The chapter discusses various perceptions of risk and the different cultural attitudes towards it, highlighting individualistic, egalitarian, hierarchist, and fatalist perspectives. It emphasizes the polythetic nature of risk, which varies between individuals and is influenced by trust, liability, and consent in risk management. It also explores the need for a comprehensive understanding of risk beyond just probability and magnitude, particularly in complex situations like nuclear power management.
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What we have learnt
- Risk perceptions vary widely between individuals and cultures, impacting their responses to hazards.
- The traditional view of risk involving only probability and consequence is insufficient for comprehensive risk management.
- Trust, liability, and consent play critical roles in how risk is perceived and managed.
Key Concepts
- -- Polythetic Concept of Risk
- Risk is not a fixed entity defined solely by its probability and consequences, but rather a perception that varies across individuals.
- -- TLC (Trust, Liability, Consent)
- A model suggesting that trust between parties, liability for actions, and consent for processes must be considered in effective risk management.
- -- Cultural Perspectives on Risk
- Different cultural backgrounds influence how individuals perceive risk, categorize it, and respond to it.
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