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SH126: Why did he make such an obvious mistake...?
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of decision-making in high-risk environments, focusing on why some choices that lead to accidents might seem baffling but are understandable in context. We discuss Todd...
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SH125: "Known Unknowns" - Are they considered enough in diving...?
In this episode, we explore Donald Rumsfeld's "known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns" concept and how it applies to risk management in diving. Using the Johari window model of self-reflection, we discuss...
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SH124: Congratulations on surviving. Dude, you’re one lucky f***er
In this episode, we delve into the story of Eric, a wingsuit base jumper who nearly died during a jump, to explore the risks, attitudes, and decision-making in extreme sports. Eric’s candid interview highlights how...
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SH123: Why is it so hard to thumb a dive, or end something that you have committed to?
One of the key lessons in diving is that anyone can end a dive at any time for any reason, no questions asked, yet making that call can be tough due to unspoken pressures. This episode explores how inferred peer...
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SH122: "Human Error" or "Diver Error": Are they just an easy way of blaming the individual?
In this episode, we dive into the concept of human error, examining why labeling it as the sole cause of accidents often oversimplifies the issue and prevents meaningful improvement. Human error is natural,...
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SH121: We all make errors. Let’s not judge those involved without understanding the ‘how’ it made sense.
In this episode, we explore the concept of a Just Culture in diving, where learning from mistakes and sharing incidents openly helps improve safety without fear of unfair criticism or blame. Inspired by Human Factors...
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SH120: Why is it so hard to talk about failure?
In this episode, we discuss how openly sharing failures can lead to safer, more effective diving practices and team connections. Inspired by a diving forum thread called “I Learned About Diving From That,” we explore...
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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—can improve diving safety and team performance. Using the story of a...
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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 due to pressures to be more efficient or productive. Often starting with...
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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. Often labeled as the "silent killer," complacency can emerge when divers...
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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 that humans often overestimate their own knowledge, creating gaps in...
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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 shortcuts that help us operate efficiently can also cause us to miss critical...
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