A central argument of Ulrich Beck's Risk Society is that:
A) technology makes people more likely to take individual risks
B) risky investments in the global economy seem more attractive than they really are
C) the decline of social traditions and institutions make risks more pervasive and more global
D) risky behaviors are attractive because they carry higher rewards
E) societies with fewer risks progress more quickly

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Ulrich Beck argues that the decline of social traditions and institutions, such as religion and family, have created a society where risks are more pervasive and global. This is due to individuals being more reliant on technology and market forces, which can lead to unforeseen consequences and unpredictable risks. Beck argues that this shift has created a "risk society" in which risks are no longer localized or contained, but rather are spread across the globe.

A Central Argument of Ulrich Beck's Risk Society Is That