Is risk a science or a feeling?

This episode of the Safety at Work podcast
explores the complex world of risk perception and decision-making, by examining the foundational work of Paul Slovic, whose groundbreaking research has significantly shaped our understanding of how humans evaluate risk. Through the lens of Slovic’s influential 2004 paper “Risk as Analysis and Risk as Feelings,” the team uncover the intricate interplay between analytical reasoning and emotional intuition in safety management.

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