When the Picture Goes Dark
Gareth LockPublished on: 04/04/2026
Most diving accidents aren't caused by a lack of knowledge. They're caused by a lack of cognitive capacity at exactly the wrong moment. Here's the framework that explains why — and what to do about it. James knew the conditions. He'd been briefed. He had the skills. But 25 minutes into a wreck dive, his buddy was gone, his gas was low, and he was fighting the current alone. Part 1 of our new series.
EnglishSense-making, Decision-making, & Psychology
