Summary:
The book explores the cognitive biases and decision-making processes that lead individuals and organizations to neglect preparations for predictable disasters. It presents six key reasons for this lack of preparedness and offers strategies for overcoming these psychological barriers to better anticipate and mitigate the impacts of catastrophic events.
Key points:
1. Myopia: People and organizations often ignore long-term risks for short-term gains, leading to a lack of disaster preparedness.
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