In his 2008 book, Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear, Canadian academic Dan Gardner sought to trace humanity's various ills to one source—our inability to accurately evaluate risk. He posits that ...

People who have lived through floods, heat waves, or other climate-related disasters are significantly more likely to view climate change as a very serious threat, according to new research from the ...

(top) Reaction time vs. difference between acute deterioration risk of reference condition (prostate cancer) and various conditions. (bottom). Risk perception and spatial response are clearly related.

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The requirement that a financial advisor must “Know Your Client”, including his/her tolerance for taking risks, is a universal requirement amongst investment regulators around the world. Yet a recent ...