RSI Expert editorials

RSI experts are encouraged to write editorials for our website. The goal is to provide them with a forum to share their opinions, and to continue to grow the foundational knowledge that allows RSI to remain at the forefront of risk advisory companies worldwide. Please note that while these articles do appear on the RSI website, they are the sole opinion of their author.

Who will finance future disasters?


By Cemil 'Jim' Alyanak
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October 8, 2025

When disaster strikes, wildfire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, the financial reflex is predictable: federal governments step in with billions in relief and reconstruction funding. Communities rebuild, political leaders make commitments, and the cycle resets until the next catastrophe. This pattern has held for decades, but it is showing signs of strain.

AI is no different than the motor


By Cemil 'Jim' Alyanak
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October 7, 2025

Every major advance in human history has been a multiplier. The wheel extended our reach. The engine magnified our strength. Electricity stretched our capacity beyond daylight. Radio bridged oceans. None of these replaced human intent, they simply amplified it.Artificial Intelligence belongs in that same lineage. It multiplies our cognitive capacity,…

Machine Learning and Risk Assessments – Are Humans Obsolete?


By Michael G. Tyshenko
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November 2, 2023

Human health risk assessment is a well-established methodology that identifies and quantifies the potential risk of adverse health effects in humans who may be exposed to chemical contaminants in environmental media, such as air, water, soil, and food (Fryer et al., 2006).  Human health risk assessments can extend to other areas…

Why risk communication messaging goals matter


By Cemil 'Jim' Alyanak
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October 6, 2023

In the specialized domain of risk communication, the establishment of clear and well-defined messaging goals holds profound significance. This article explores the vital role that message goals play in the context of risk communication, emphasizing their critical role in ensuring effective and impactful communication strategies that span across the private…