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SH145: Cognitive Dissonance - Why you are right and I am wrong...Or are you?
In this episode, we dive into cognitive dissonance—the psychological discomfort of confronting facts that challenge our beliefs—and how it i…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH144: Just another brick in (under) the wall...taking action
In this episode, we explore the gap between knowledge and action, focusing on how even small, intentional changes can lead to significant im…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH143: 'Entirely Predictable' vs 'Managing Uncertainty': How many rolls on the dice?
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of managing risk and uncertainty in diving, challenging the notion that accidents are "entir…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH142: The standard you walk past is the standard you accept
The diving industry faces challenges in maintaining high safety standards due to a lack of effective feedback mechanisms and a fear of repri…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH141: We cannot improve if we don't learn. We can't learn if we don't understand.
When discussing diving incidents, it’s vital to shift away from blame and hindsight bias and instead foster a culture of open dialogue to un…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH140: Safety is not _the_ priority...
Safety in diving is not a standalone priority but one of many factors, including time, money, resources, and productivity, that individuals …
1 year, 4 months ago
SH139: What does Human Factors in Diving mean?
Human factors in diving encompass everything from individual behavior to the interaction between divers, technology, and organizational syst…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH138: Why ‘Human Error’ is a poor term if we are to improve diving safety
This podcast explores the limitations of attributing diving accidents to "human error," a reductionist explanation that fails to address the…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH137: Stop making stupid mistakes. If only they’d follow the rules
In this episode, we explore a diving incident that highlights the critical importance of understanding human factors in high-risk activities…
1 year, 4 months ago
SH136: Nine ways to stop your dive team improving
Effective communication is critical for safety and performance in diving, yet many divers struggle to speak up due to fear of judgment, peer…
1 year, 5 months ago