But rare events matter too. For example, the big news in July 1914 was the outbreak of a massive war involving all the major European powers. I suggest that someone taking Bruce Schneier’s advice (“World wars are rare events, so you don’t need to worry if one breaks out”) is substantially misguided.
But rare events matter too. For example, the big news in July 1914 was the outbreak of a massive war involving all the major European powers. I suggest that someone taking Bruce Schneier’s advice (“World wars are rare events, so you don’t need to worry if one breaks out”) is substantially misguided.