Baruch Fischhoff Quotes

You really can encourage people to behave in certain ways. But if we have plans that depend on human behavior, they ought to be realistic. - Baruch Fischhoff

This is a case where they did an exceptionally good job on the natural science and a really poor job on the social science. - Baruch Fischhoff

The medical experts' estimates suggest this is a bigger risk than anything else we are facing. - Baruch Fischhoff

I don't see anybody talking in terms of shame. I don't see any soul-searching. - Baruch Fischhoff

I don't know if the learning is as systematic as it needs to be. - Baruch Fischhoff

Effects of Fear and Anger on Perceived Risks of Terrorism. People want to be treated as adults. They want you to level with them even if the truth is uncomfortable. - Baruch Fischhoff

Are we prepared to lose a major city every year? ... It's cowardice not to ask the question and cowardice on the public's part not to get engaged in the answer. - Baruch Fischhoff

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