Geek Speak: The Risks of Confusing Safety with Security: Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster - From personal perspectives as a resident

Geek Speak: Hosted by Yukari Tadano

The Risks of Confusing Safety with Security: Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster - From personal perspectives as a resident

The Fukushima nuclear disaster, which occurred in Japan in 2011, shocked the world. Even more than a decade later, you might still see news about it on social media. Recovery efforts continue 24/7, 365 days a year, and are expected to last for many more decades. Although some areas still remain restricted, most have been decontaminated and deemed safe for residence. National and local policies are now actively promoting support for people moving to Fukushima.

However, when welcoming new residents, it is extremely dangerous to conflate "safety" and "security." Though they may seem similar, there are crucial differences between the two. We will discuss what happens when they are treated the same, and what are the residents thinking as they continue to live there?

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