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SH129: We judge based on outcomes, not on process
In this episode, we dive into the role of social conformity, biases, and decision-making in diving safety. Humans naturally seek group belon…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH128: I am biased...you are biased...we are all biased...!
In this episode, we explore how cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that influence our decisions—affect our actions in complex and dynamic sit…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH127: Can divers learn from the US Forest Service?
This podcast episode explores how the U.S. Forest Service uses structured Learning Reviews to improve safety in high-risk environments by fo…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH126: Why did he make such an obvious mistake...?
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of decision-making in high-risk environments, focusing on why some choices that lead to accid…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH125: "Known Unknowns" - Are they considered enough in diving...?
In this episode, we explore Donald Rumsfeld's "known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns" concept and how it applies to risk manage…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH124: Congratulations on surviving. Dude, you’re one lucky f***er
In this episode, we delve into the story of Eric, a wingsuit base jumper who nearly died during a jump, to explore the risks, attitudes, and…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH123: Why is it so hard to thumb a dive, or end something that you have committed to?
One of the key lessons in diving is that anyone can end a dive at any time for any reason, no questions asked, yet making that call can be t…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH122: "Human Error" or "Diver Error": Are they just an easy way of blaming the individual?
In this episode, we dive into the concept of human error, examining why labeling it as the sole cause of accidents often oversimplifies the …
1 year, 4 months ago
SH121: We all make errors. Let’s not judge those involved without understanding the ‘how’ it made sense.
In this episode, we explore the concept of a Just Culture in diving, where learning from mistakes and sharing incidents openly helps improve…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH120: Why is it so hard to talk about failure?
In this episode, we discuss how openly sharing failures can lead to safer, more effective diving practices and team connections. Inspired by…
1 year, 5 months ago