Nuclear war comes to mind. Prevention is everything, because the actuality of it is the end of it all. So, we do not have the luxury of waiting for it to happen to assess how much risk we are taking. We need to have zero occurrence for it happening -- which means:One of the disadvantages for misuse which I see is the potential for identifying risk factors and seeing them in a concrete way rather than as possibilities. — Jack Cummins
We need to take the risks concretely.In particular, when risks are identified, especially in risks of human action is if the risks are taken too concretely. — Jack Cummins
The central intelligence have the power to assess the possibilities. Of course you are asking in terms of philosophy. So, what then? Empirical tests and observations, which rests on what reality we're talking about. If we're talking about the ordinary world, then there's your answer. But if you're thinking about the reality of Schrodinger's cat, then you can have all the thought experiments you want.It is in the context of actual and virtual possibilities that I am asking the question of the nature of risk. What is reliable and imaginary, and how do the two come together in proactive and preventative measures in sound philosophical thinking? — Jack Cummins
Intervention by means of a mean old person . . . — Paine
the roster of mean old people — Paine
The philosophy of risk should be the psychology of risk. As a former rock climber for over fifty years I have observed the interplay between physical risk and reputational risk. — jgill
The interplay of different kinds of risk you report sounds scary. My inner OSHA supervisor is trying to steer me in the other direction. — Paine
I propose "curmudgeonlogy". — wonderer1
It is in the context of actual and virtual possibilities that I am asking the question of the nature of risk. What is reliable and imaginary, and how do the two come together in proactive and preventative measures in sound philosophical thinking? — Jack Cummins
Where then should we rely on?There is an inflated sense of belief in the power to measure risk, especially with technology, including artificial intelligence. From what I have seen, reliance on such technology often results in gross errors. It is likely that genuine risks are underplayed rather than overplayed. — Jack Cummins
Have you noticed that there's no philosophy of risk because the point of philosophy is the contemplation of the world. It's a passive activity.What did Aristotle have to say? — jgill
Have you noticed that there's no philosophy of risk because the point of philosophy is the contemplation of the world. It's a passive activity. — L'éléphant
'Checkists and procedures ensure predicatility'', but the downside of checklists is they induce Mindlessness. We just have to follow the steps and not think about them. — Jack Cummins
So, I would argue that the underlying basis of risk assessment is bound up with political values and biases.. — Jack Cummins
In particular, risk assessment is being used in England for assessing fraud amongst benefit recipients. — Jack Cummins
I am aware that you are in Australia and the politics of which I am speaking is in England. — Jack Cummins
The assessment processes for benefits has been found to be a contributory factor in some case scenarios of suicide. — Jack Cummins
On this way, risk assessment hinges upon values of what is important — Jack Cummins
The Covid evidence base was tricky because it was a new element. I hate to admit to a little bit of conspiracy theory but I do think that on some level the time of lockdown was used as a basis for bringing in policy changes, in England anyway. So much has changed in a way which seems to be about making the gulf between the rich and the poor greater. — Jack Cummins
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