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SH119: Local Rationality: Why an old lady vandalised art and how to improve diving safety!
In this episode, we explore how understanding "local rationality"—the idea that people make decisions that make sense to them in the moment—…
1 year, 5 months ago
SH118: Being a deviant is normal...
In this episode, we delve into "normalization of deviance"—how divers, like workers in many fields, can gradually drift from safe practices …
1 year, 5 months ago
SH117: Complacency: The Silent Killer... But it's not that Simple!
In this episode, we explore complacency in technical diving, using the tragic case of Wes Skiles' 2010 rebreather accident as a springboard.…
1 year, 5 months ago
SH116: Incompetent and Unaware: You don't know what you don't know...
In this episode, we dive into the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it impacts diver safety. The presentation from TekDiveUSA 2016 emphasizes th…
1 year, 5 months ago
SH115: It's the little things that catch you out...
In this episode, we discuss how complacency and cutting corners can lead to serious diving accidents. We explore how the same mental shortcu…
1 year, 5 months ago
SH114: What relevance does Human Factors have to recreational and technical diving?
In this episode, we explore why Human Factors are crucial in diving, even if you haven’t experienced an accident. Drawing from high-risk ind…
1 year, 5 months ago
SH113: How to help correct the biases which lead to poor decision making
In this episode, we explore the concept of "pre-mortem" or prospective hindsight, a technique that helps teams identify potential reasons fo…
1 year, 5 months ago
SH112: Authority Gradient - Why people don't (or can't) speak up.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges teams face when speaking up, especially in the presence of authority figures. A German research s…
1 year, 6 months ago
SH111: Big Data - Use as a Predictor? Or Not?
In this episode, we discuss the potential and challenges of using Big Data to predict safety and performance issues, especially when human b…
1 year, 6 months ago
SH110: Looking in the (Cultural) Mirror...
In this episode, we explore cultural awareness and how understanding our own culture is key to improving relationships and performance in di…
1 year, 6 months ago