If there are no silver bullets, build capacity to fail safely

If there are no silver bullets, build capacity to fail safelyby: Gareth LockPublished on: 09/02/2026

Diving can’t copy aviation oversight, but it can build margin and capacity. This blog explores how commercial pressure, instructor trade-offs, and system design drive drift—and why improving safety means shifting from compliance to capacity, aligning incentives, and making learning visible.

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If there are no silver bullets, build capacity to fail safely

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