1.2 Risk vs Perceived Risk

Scene Title: Coffee Break Debate
Visual: Liza and John chatting near an office coffee machine. On-screen
graphics show examples as they talk.
Script:
Liza:
“John, did you hear about the new rollercoaster?
John:
Yes, but people say it’s dangerous—no way I’m getting on that thing.”
Liza: (laughs)
You drive to work every day in rush hour traffic. Statistically, driving is more
dangerous than a rollercoaster.”
John:
“No its not dangerous, I feel safer in my car. I’m in control.”
Liza:
“That’s the thing. You’re not actually judging the risk—you’re judging how you
feel about it. It’s called perceived risk. The rollercoaster feels scary, but it’s
engineered to be safer than your commute.”
John:
“So I might be afraid of the wrong things?”
Liza:
“Exactly. You think you are more safe in your car this is called Perceived risk.
Perceived risk isn’t the same as actual risk—and it can mess with our
decisions.”
So what you understand from this John
Risk perception refers to people's beliefs, attitudes, judgments, and feelings
toward risk. It's how someone personally evaluates the likelihood and severity
of a risk.
John: Thank you Liza now I understood its not about car or rollercoaster its
about how I perceive risk.
Visual Overlay:
•Rollercoaster stats vs. car accident stats
•Actual Risk ≠ Perceived Risk” banner
•Brain icon with emotional vs. rational thought bubbles