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Fukushima
Fukushima wasn't just a natural disaster; it was a profound lesson in how human assumptions, organizational blind spots, and the illusion of control can amplify catastrophe.
“Fukushima wasn't just a natural disaster; it was a profound lesson in how human assumptions, organizational blind spots, and the illusion of control can amplify catastrophe.”
— David Lochbaum | Edwin Lyman | Susan Q. Stranahan | Union of Concerned Scientists, Fukushima
Nuclear Safety, Risk Management, Organizational Behavior, Crisis Response
If you've ever wondered why well-engineered systems fail, or how human psychology shapes our biggest risks, this will feel familiar a sobering, essential perspective.
David Lochbaum, a nuclear engineer and safety expert with the Union of Concerned Scientists, offers an unsparing, technically informed account of the Fukushima disaster, revealing the human choices behind the headlines.