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Using nuclear energy is like taking off in a plane without knowing whether your destination has a runway for landing. This comparison was made by the German Social Democratic Party politician Jo Leinen in the 1980s. Hey, one might think, building a runway is feasible. The current international consensus – and Switzerland’s notion – is … Continued
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In Kalifornien on Germany’s Baltic coast, all is well at the moment. This little municipality differs from its larger namesake, the US state of California, not just in spelling but also in atmosphere: rather than boasting a major seaside resort such as Santa Monica, it offers sparsely populated, idyllic views to the open sea. Occasionally, … Continued
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The journey from central Accra to Agbogbloshie takes 15 minutes by taxi. Mike Akane uses the time to tell his story. It is the story of a rapid transformation: from a natural idyll in the west of Ghana’s capital to a gigantic dump site. Akane used to drive out to Korle Lagoon to watch the … Continued
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40 tonnes of waste. That is how much waste every person in Switzerland produces on average over the course of a lifetime. Having just arrived in the hereafter, I step into a vast white hall to discover the museum of my rubbish. I am the only visitor. I walk across a black carpet made from … Continued
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I resisted for a long time. For years, people around me had been telling me to watch “Love is Blind”. Two rooms, two people – and a wedding, without the two of them ever meeting beforehand. “Total trash, of course,” they all said, “but still fun to watch. Crazy but good. I didn’t want to … Continued
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How do I develop risk competence? A few thoughts and suggestions for dealing with major and minor threats. Recorded by Adrian SchräderPhotography: Florian Kalotay At the very latest, you will have noticed by reading this magazine: we can do our utmost to protect ourselves from all sides, but are still not immune to certain risks, … Continued
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“Risks” are the least of our concerns In the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory located in the Jura Mountains, Nagra is carrying out tests for Switzerland’s deep geological repository – that is to remain intact for one million years. The big question: is there a scenario of which you have not thought? by Nicola BrusaPhotography: Florian … Continued
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“We overestimate chances and underestimate risks” From Homo periculans to Homo oeconomicus: business psychologist Christian Fichter on the relationship between economy and risk, the importance of gut instinct, the hazards of AI and famous risk-takers. Interview: David Fehr & Adrian Schräder Mr. Fichter, what unites business and risk?Business would not work if people did not … Continued
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Living the risk Five portraits of people with particularly high-risk professions. Marco Büchel and Michelle Mackintosh: Sebastian SeleRhea Oderbolz: Michèle RotenCorporal Damien and Albert Lamorisse: Nicola Brusa Marco “Büxi” Büchel, former ski racer “The subconscious urges you to flee” Racing down icy slopes at 140 kilometres an hour: how do you survive that? It is … Continued
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Homo periculans What shapes our risk behaviour? The Stone Age brain, our genes, early cultural influences, recent history? An attempt to get to the bottom of the human risk cocktail. By David Fehr Life consists of breathing, eating, sleeping – and decision-making. Day by day, we make tens of thousands of decisions. Fortunately, the consequences … Continued