S1-23 I Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Year in Pandemic with Charles Hecker & Michele Wucker
Breaking the FeverShow Notes
In this episode, Charles Hecker and Michele Wucker revisit their risk assessments from early 2020 and share their perspective for the year ahead. From political division to rising inequalities, from climate to debt: - 2020 avoided the worst - 2021 will be very challenging on all these fronts - not every society is rising to the occasion and showcasing resilience; trust in institutions and personal agency are both needed for success. - with the pandemic, we've all become daily practitioners of risk management.
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