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Future Proof: Fate, Choice & Risk

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Choice because the community is actively responding to a potential risk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains the relationship between fate, choice, and risk in the context of resilience?

<p>Understanding risk enables informed choices that can influence outcomes, challenging the notion of predetermined fate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Fate

The development of events beyond a person's control.

Choice

The act of selecting among alternatives.

Risk

The possibility of loss or damage when uncertain outcomes exist.

Resilience

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.

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Uncertain world

A state characterized by unpredictability and complex challenges.

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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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Explore the concepts of fate, choice, and risk as discussed in Jon Coaffee's 'Future Proof'. This chapter delves into how these elements shape our understanding of resilience in an uncertain world. Understand the interplay between predetermination, decision-making, and the acceptance of potential dangers.