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A city expects severe storms during a public event. Cancelling protects people, but many small businesses lose crucial income. What should officials do?
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Why this dilemma matters
In high-stakes situations, the calmer option and the safer option often diverge. Choosing “Cancel early. Safety comes before revenue” prioritises a hard but certain outcome; choosing “Keep it open with warnings. Adults can decide their own risk” gives more weight to a softer but riskier outcome.
Worth asking yourself
- Who pays the price you avoid?
- Is the risk small enough to gamble on?
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