The difference between the risk analyst’s idea of “acceptable risk” and the public’s is similar to the difference between a physicist’s idea of “work” and the colloquial meaning.
“Acceptable” in this case does not mean okay or good. It only means that temporarily, continued investment in risk mitigation may no longer be the top priority in comparison to other risks.
As other risks are mitigated, then a previously accepted risk, may once again, become unacceptable.
I’ve been saying this (inside my head) for years now: Introverts Actually Understand People Way Better Than Extroverts Do, Yale Study Shows | Inc.com
Covid-19 proved bad indoor air quality makes us sick. We can fix that. https://vox.com/science-and-health/22436152/covid-19-airborne-air-quality-ventilation?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… via @voxdotcom
How the world missed more than half of all Covid-19 deaths https://vox.com/22422794/covid-19-death-numbers-total-us-vaccine-ihme?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… via @voxdotcom
“The odds that you will win the lottery today are tiny — but the odds that nobody wins the lottery is a whole different bet,” Mr. Muelhaupt said. “And that’s the thing. The risk to an individual is minuscule. But the risk to all individuals is not.” https://nytimes.com/2021/05/06/science/china-rocket-crash-long-march-5b.html#click=https://t.co/WndvzHWgDb
Small increases in air pollution make coronavirus much more deadly https://vox.com/2020/4/8/21212160/coronavirus-air-pollution-deaths?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… via @voxdotcom
Roofs and the downwind sides of buildings in street canyons have the lowest levels of particulate matter during a single-source pollution event, according to Penn State researchers.
Shelter, safest air intake locations during urban pollution events identified (phys.org)
Air pollution is much more harmful than you know https://vox.com/future-perfect/2019/12/11/20996968/air-pollution-cognitive-impact?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Welcome to “Cancer Alley,” Where Toxic Air Is About to Get Worse https://propublica.org/article/welcome-to-cancer-alley-where-toxic-air-is-about-to-get-worse
I get and agree with the concern here, but this idea: “You can’t cross-examine an algorithm…. It’s a black box.” is false. To effectively use ML/AI, we have to do this, and we can, though it requires careful work. | https://vox.com/recode/2019/10/20/20921354/ai-algorithms-essay-writing
Why governments are bad at facing catastrophic risks — and how they could get better https://vox.com/future-perfect/2019/8/23/20828408/global-catastrophic-risks-national-policy?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… via @voxdotcom
Dust emissions from the desert connected with increased infant mortality | https://vox.com/future-perfect/2019/8/6/20747576/air-pollution-dust-nber-study-child-deaths
The state of aviation safety is more complex than “too complex” | https://vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/3/12/18261985/trump-boeing-737-max-8-automation-tweet-debunked
‘Fundamental Shift’ Needed To Protect Miners From Deadly Black Lung https://n.pr/2N6oO7a
Oil and gas wastewater as dust suppressant less than ideal | via @penn_statehttp://news.psu.edu/story/523652/2018/05/30/research/oil-and-gas-wastewater-dust-suppressant-less-ideal
Humans are bad at understanding risk. California’s coffee-may-cause-cancer signs won’t help: https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/californias-coffee-may-cause-cancer-signs-may-hurt-more-than-they-help.html?wpsrc=sh_all_dt_tw_ru… via @slate
The Florida bridge collapse is a tragic result of a building ethos that could come to your town: https://slate.com/business/2018/03/the-florida-bridge-collapse-shows-how-accelerated-bridge-construction-can-go-wrong.html?wpsrc=sh_all_dt_tw_ru… via @slate
As Bodies Are Pulled From Rubble, Questions Mount About Miami Bridge. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwltG7-Dc
Unfortunate that we are watching a solved human health problem become unsolved. https://t.co/mA5xpoNZE2