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Which concept represents the idea that events are predetermined and humans have no control over them?
Which concept represents the idea that events are predetermined and humans have no control over them?
- Resilience
- Risk
- Choice
- Fate (correct)
In the context of building resilience, what does 'choice' primarily refer to?
In the context of building resilience, what does 'choice' primarily refer to?
- Ignoring potential risks to pursue immediate gains.
- The human capacity to make decisions and influence outcomes. (correct)
- Accepting predetermined outcomes without intervention.
- Relying solely on external forces to dictate future events.
How does an understanding of 'risk' contribute to building resilience in an uncertain world?
How does an understanding of 'risk' contribute to building resilience in an uncertain world?
- It allows for informed decision-making and proactive preparation. (correct)
- It promotes a fatalistic acceptance of negative outcomes.
- It encourages ignoring potential threats to avoid anxiety.
- It suggests relying solely on luck to navigate challenges.
Consider a scenario where a community decides to invest in flood defenses based on climate change predictions. Which concept does this action primarily represent?
Consider a scenario where a community decides to invest in flood defenses based on climate change predictions. Which concept does this action primarily represent?
Which statement best explains the relationship between fate, choice, and risk in the context of resilience?
Which statement best explains the relationship between fate, choice, and risk in the context of resilience?
Flashcards
Fate
Fate
The development of events beyond a person's control.
Choice
Choice
The act of selecting among alternatives.
Risk
Risk
The possibility of loss or damage when uncertain outcomes exist.
Resilience
Resilience
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Uncertain world
Uncertain world
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Study Notes
Chapter Title: Fate, Choice and the Birth of Risk
- Book Title: Future Proof - How to build resilience in an uncertain world
- Author: Jon Coaffee
- Year of Publication: 2019
- Publisher: Yale university press
- Place of Publication: New Haven, Connecticut, U.S
- Pages: 19-255
- ISBN: 9780300228670
- Type of Publication: Book Chapter
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