Weighing the Risks

Why do some people seem to have all the luck while others seem stuck in rut? 
How come in this age of computers and statistics we so often seem to get the risks wrong?
Why do mature, successful companies tend to eventually wither and die?
Why PC (Political Correctness) is bad risk management.
Penalties, prosecutions and justice systems - do they lead to less risk in society?
How to understand your own risk profile.

These are some of the topics to be explored in this blog.