Social risk is real. It impacts our lives daily but often goes unnoticed. It is often attributed to globalisation, climate change, pandemics, migration, and social media. However, these phenomena only increase its likelihood. A guest post by ENODO Global, Inc.
Social risk is found within a population’s underlying tensions and its struggle to acquire basic needs. When grievances and needs are not addressed, social risk increases and seemingly “insignificant” events can trigger protest, strikes, litigation, looting, work stoppages, and violence. Social risk is amplified by communications technologies that enable angry citizens, communities, activist groups, political movements, and terrorist groups to take advantage of identity, fear, and anger to achieve their agendas.