The Vigilante and the Air Traffic Controller
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Complexities of Accountability and Public Perception
This chapter explores the case of Vitaly Kolojev, examining the community's support for him after his release from prison for murder, and contrasting it with the punishment of air traffic controllers involved in a separate tragedy. It highlights the societal tendencies to categorize individuals as heroes or villains and questions the complexities of justice and accountability in the face of tragedy.
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