Food Security and Costs: What Does Resilience Really Mean?

Have you ever wondered why everyone's talking about "resilience"? In the UK, the government uses this word a lot when discussing food security and high living costs. But what does it actually mean? And does it match what people think? To find out, we looked at government speeches and research funding calls using computers. We also had discussions with groups of people. From our data, we noticed that "resilience" is changing. It's not just about tough individuals anymore; now it's about groups, the economy, and the environment.

When the government talks, it often focuses on vulnerable individuals. But research funding calls are more about adaptable communities. So, what's the problem? Well, people have different ideas about "resilience". This can be good in politics, but it's important to be clear when setting research goals and communicating with the public. Otherwise, it might cause confusion.

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