Quote by Ulrich Beck

I forced myself to think what is the new concept and it became clear to me that it was risk, not only in technology and ecology, but in life and employment, too.

I forced myself to think what is the new concept and it beca

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker made a conscious effort to reconsider the fundamental ideas they held and arrived at the realization that the central concept they needed to consider was risk. The speaker acknowledges that risk doesn't solely pertain to technology and ecology, but extends to various aspects of life, including job security. This insight emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing risk across multiple domains to navigate through the challenges and uncertainties in life.

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By Ulrich Beck

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