Episode Details

In this podcast episode, Gareth shares insights gained from conversations with survivors of the recent Carlton Queen liveaboard incident off the coast of Egypt. The survivors recounted harrowing experiences during the ship's sinking and discussed conditions that seemed "odd" in hindsight. The episode delves into the challenge of recognizing latent factors contributing to accidents before they occur and emphasizes the importance of understanding what 'normal' looks like in various situations. Drawing on the survivors' perspectives, Gareth explores the powerful effects of hindsight bias, providing practical tips for reducing its impact when analyzing events and learning from them. The episode concludes with a call for active reflection and the use of tools like DEBrIEF to uncover error-producing conditions and improve safety.

Original blog:

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/would-you-do-the-same-thing

Links:

Looking for patterns: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/joining-dots-is-easy-if-you-know-the-outcome

Error producing conditions: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/don-t-just-focus-on-the-errors

Debrief guide:

https://www.thehumandiver.com/debrief

Tags:

English, Decision Making, Gareth Lock, Hindsight Bias