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About the Course

Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. And even for individuals, risk and the avoidance or embracing thereof, is a key theme. The course Risk in Modern Society sheds light on the broad concept of risk. In five distinctive weeks, this course closely examines various types of safety and security risks, and how these are perceived and dealt with in a wide array of professional and academic fields, ranging from criminology, counter-terrorism and cyber security, to philosophy, safety and medical science. Developed in collaboration with scholars from three universities (Leiden, Delft and Erasmus), this course will search for answers to questions such as: “what is risk?”, “how do we study and deal with risk?”, “does ‘perceived risk’ correspond to 'real' risk?”, and “how should we deal with societal perceptions of risk, safety and security?...

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AK

May 15, 2018

Very good and relavent course. Thanks to the instructors and the university and Coursera for putting this course. I am sure this course will be updated every time the new risks show on horizon.

AH

Jul 26, 2020

Lost of very good information on each category. The examples were very good to explain concepts and the instructors were each to understand. Overall, good summary/ brief course to risk

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By Jonathan T v d W

Jan 12, 2024

I am writing to express my frustration and dissatisfaction with the current state of essential sources required for the quizzes on Coursera. As a dedicated learner, I rely heavily on the provided materials to prepare adequately for quizzes and tests. Unfortunately, several key sources are not available, significantly compromising my ability to succeed in the assessments. The absence of these essential materials has created a substantial hurdle in comprehending critical concepts necessary for quiz completion. This situation not only affects my performance but also raises concerns about the fairness and integrity of the evaluation process. I implore the Coursera team to address this issue urgently, ensuring that all required sources are accessible to learners. Timely access to study materials is paramount to the learning experience, and the unavailability of crucial sources hampers the educational journey for many students. I hope that the necessary measures will be taken promptly to rectify this situation, enhancing the overall effectiveness and reliability of the Coursera platform.

By Joy S

Mar 2, 2018

really short

By Dakota N

Sep 19, 2019

Extremely light overview; I was really hoping for more content.