Foundational Challenges for Advancing the Field and Discipline of Risk Analysis. (23rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aven, Terje; Flage, Roger
• Is Part Of: Risk analysis. Volume 40(2020)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 2128
• Page End: 2136
• Publication Date: 2020-05-23
• Subjects: Risk field -- risk science -- risk analysis foundation; Technology -- Risk assessment -- Periodicals; 658.403
• DOI: 10.1111/risa.13496
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0272-4332

Abstract

Abstract: Risk analysis as a field and discipline is about concepts, principles, approaches, methods, and models for understanding, assessing, communicating, managing, and governing risk. The foundation of this field and discipline has been subject to continuous discussion since its origin some 40 years ago with the establishment of the Society for Risk Analysis and the Risk Analysis journal. This article provides a perspective on critical foundational challenges that this field and discipline faces today, for risk analysis to develop and have societal impact. Topics discussed include fundamental questions important for defining the risk field, discipline, and science; the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary features of risk analysis; the interactions and dependencies with other sciences; terminology and fundamental principles; and current developments and trends, such as the use of artificial intelligence.