Triage (edited by Jan Van Toorn)

"Triage," edited by Jan Van Toorn, explores the process of prioritizing tasks or decisions, often under pressure, similar to how medical professionals assess patients' urgency. It delves into how choices are made in complex situations, emphasizing the importance of evaluating factors quickly and effectively to allocate resources or attention where they are most needed. The book examines the cultural, artistic, and societal implications of triage, highlighting its relevance beyond emergency medicine—such as in art, communication, and decision-making—encouraging thoughtful analysis of how we determine importance and manage limited opportunities or resources.