Anticipating Rare Events of Major Significance: Proceedings of a Workshop (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309693066)

The Intelligence Community Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a 2-day virtual workshop on December 17 and 21, 2021, to explore insights from world-class experts and technologists familiar with the extensive range of issues associated with anticipating rare events?those characterized by a very low probability of occurring?of major significance. Over the course of the 2-day workshop, the speakers discussed analytical methods, computational advances, data sources, and risk assessment approaches for anticipating rare events, including natural disasters, pandemics, anthropogenic threats, and widespread technological change. This proceedings is a factual summary of the presentations and discussion of the workshop.

Author: National Academies of Sciences Engineeri, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Intelligence Community Studies Board
ISBN-10: 0309693063
ISBN-13: 9780309693066
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 10/29/2022
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 10.79h x 8.27w x 0.24d