Andrzej GornickiIn order to function in a reality full of threats, people need to believe that the world is predictable and controllable. An accident destroys this illusion. Understand how easy it is to fall into cognitive traps. And how we distance ourselves from uncertainty and lack of control.
Gareth LockStruggling with dive decisions? Discover top tips for beginner divers to improve underwater decision-making, manage stress, avoid common errors, and be better than yesterday. Every dive you undertake is a chance to build confidence, safety, and skill.
A look at the three main cognitive biases that limit our learning; hindsight, severity, outcome and confirmation bias.
The way we describe events shapes how we learn from them. "The diver ran out of gas" invites blame, while "the gas ran out" sparks deeper questions. In high-risk environments, precise, non-judgmental language fosters learning and safety. Shift your focus from fault to context—and improve outcomes!
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