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Ulrich Beck

Neither science, nor the politics in power, nor the mass media, nor business, nor the law nor even the military are in a position to define or control risks rationally.

Ulrich Beck

Science

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Ulrich Beck is saying that no single institution or group has the ability to fully understand or manage risks in a logical and effective way. He highlights that even trusted sources like science, government, media, business, law, and the military all fall short when it comes to handling risks rationally.

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