Maybe an interesting intersection point is “systemic violence” Violence is a confusing and disputed term, often bogged down by the visual of two sides, one str

Maybe an interesting intersection point is “systemic violence” Violence is a confusing and disputed term, often bogged down by the visual of two sides, one striking, one struck. Systemic violence is maybe more interesting here because it acknowledges that the system involves violence by design. A certain amount of violence is accepted because of a prevailing narrative. Here specifically one of fault and blame. IE the driver wasn’t paying attention / the pedestrian was doing something silly Systemic violence acknowledges that the design of road infrastructure can be made safer but we choose to be ok with a certain amount of violence. Take hospital check lists as an example. By using check lists for procedures staff reduce the chance of mistakes. The event is still a mistake but we chose to put more energy into preventing it.