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SH99: Standards- why do we have them and what can we do if someone breaks them?
In this episode, we dive into the issue of diving standards and safety, particularly how some instructors may not follow proper procedures, …
1 year, 7 months ago
SH98: How do novices know what questions to ask?
In this episode, we explore the importance of experience in diving and how it shapes decision-making and problem-solving. Experience helps d…
1 year, 7 months ago
SH97: Survival instinct: Reaction to stress
In this episode, we explore how divers can manage extreme stress in life-threatening situations. While technical skills and knowledge are vi…
1 year, 7 months ago
SH96: What do we mean by experience?
In this episode, we discuss the concept of experience in diving and how it goes beyond simply logging a certain number of dives. True experi…
1 year, 7 months ago
SH95: Speaking the right language
In this episode, we explore Jenny’s journey as a diving instructor who discovered that teaching goes beyond technical skills and dives into …
1 year, 7 months ago
SH94: Practical Guide to Applying Teamwork in Diver Training
In this episode, we explore how human factors and non-technical skills can be applied to diving and diving instruction to enhance safety and…
1 year, 8 months ago
SH93: Who is responsible for learning?
In this episode, we delve into the responsibilities of diving instructors and students in ensuring divers are competent and prepared for ind…
1 year, 8 months ago
SH92: Diving accidents: the want to know what happened and why
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of understanding diving accidents and human communication. A recent diving fatality in Norway p…
1 year, 8 months ago
SH91: Mind Reading for Beginners
In this episode, we explore the concept of Human Factors, which, as one insightful 10-year-old put it, is like mind reading. Human Factors i…
1 year, 8 months ago
SH90: The Backfire Effect: Why our brains make it difficult to change our mind
This week, we dive deeper into the backfire effect, where contradictory information can reinforce rather than change a deeply held belief. W…
1 year, 8 months ago