Abstract
The risk of pandemics such as COVID19 need strong involvement of citizens in pandemic management practices (Beck,1992; Giddens 199; Virilio & Richard 2012). An over-intensified sensation of risk is as problematic as a wrong sensation of trust. We will focus on risk and trust as challenges to the management of spreading a highly infectious diseases. Trust is problematic for its delegation of responsibility, risk for a potential over- stimulation. On the basis of data gathered via interviews, field observation and field notes taken during the Covid19 pandemic, this paper analyzes how personal trust has led to an inadequate handling of security measures and how (e.g. trust in family members and friends has played an important role in spreading COVID19).
Presenters
Swen SeebachVice-rector for Academic Affairs/Lecturer in Sociology, Communication, CEU Universities, Spain Ana Beriain Banares
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2021 Special Focus—Life after Pandemic: Towards a New Global Biopolitics?
KEYWORDS
Pandemic, Risk, Trust, Emotions, COVID19
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