This chapter explores the impact of abstract vulnerabilities on people's perception of real threats, using examples like Canadian wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the shift in sentiment when COVID-19 became real in America and express excitement about an upcoming book called 'The Confidence Map'.
Peter Atwater, Adjunct Professor of Economics at William & Mary, discusses his book The Confidence Map: Charting a Path From Chaos to Clarity.
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