Navigating War, Risk, and Policy Responses

This chapter explores the unpredictability of warfare and the increased lethality due to technological advancements and globalization. The discussion expands to examine historical death counts, the cultural dynamics of victimhood in religions, and the implications of data interpretation on perceptions of violence. Additionally, it critiques governmental responses to crises such as pandemics, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of risk management in policy-making.