Woody reflects on what we know, what we do not know, and that we must be prepared for the unexpected.
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Nikkei Asian Review: Regular Columnist
Woody is a regular columnist for the Nikkei Asian Review.
Death by software
“Well, at least no one dies from software problems.” — If only that were true.
How to take safety to the next level: Expect the unexpected
Risk assessment is conceptually very simple. We are looking for the answers to three questions: What can go wrong, how likely is it, and what are the consequences?
Post-Fukushima: Time to refocus Asia’s nuclear debate
October was an extraordinary month in Japan. A record five typhoons hit, with a near miss by a sixth. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture on Oct. 26, just as one of the storms was arriving.