Natural Disasters Have Transformed How Scientists Communicate
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The Psychology of Disaster Risk Perception
This chapter explores why people tend to remain in disaster-prone areas despite the known risks, citing examples like Hurricane Katrina and earthquakes. It discusses the impact of normalization bias on risk perception and the challenge of convincing individuals to act based on factual information. Additionally, it delves into hidden threats like historical devastating floods in California and the significance of addressing confirmation bias in scientific research.
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