How should we respond to events that, for a variety of psychological and cultural reasons, we find it hard to wrap our minds around? This book argues that reali... » 

How should we respond to events that, for a variety of psychological and cultural reasons, we find it hard to wrap our minds around? This book argues that realism about science and scientists, innovative applications of cost-benefit analysis, and a pragmatic attitude toward civil liberties are among the keys to coping with catastrophic risks. «