Since we have been talking in class about how the human response to risk involves all kinds of things that aren't strictly about the degree of risk, this is an extremely relevant article from the New York Times:
"Fear vs. Radiation" by David Ropeik
It is an opinion essay arguing that the fear of radiation is more harmful than the radiation itself. The arguments are really interesting and thought provoking, particularly in light of what we've discussed in class.
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