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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Sometimes, the safer we feel, the more danger we are actually in.
Chapter 3: Even though stability can make us feel safe, it can also be misleading.
Chapter 4: It’s not nature but human behavior that amplifies the damage caused by disasters.
Chapter 5: Often it’s wiser to live with the risk of disasters than to try to head them off.
Chapter 6: Sometimes, the more danger we sense, the greater our actual safety.
Chapter 7: We must find a middle ground between reducing danger and living with today’s built‑in risks.
Description
Why do one third of Americans fear flying? After all, statistics show that you’re 1,330 times more likely to die in a car accident than a plane crash. Are we taking the wrong measures to truly stay safe? Foolproof (2015) explains why taking excessive precautions against danger can have terrible consequences, and why sometimes when we feel most in danger, we are actually quite safe.
Who Should Listen
- Students of risk management
- Anyone interested in what caused the 2007–2008 financial crisis
- People who are sick of that so-called “health and safety culture”