SH187: The risks we take. The decisions we make. The lessons we MIGHT learn.
This episode dives into the complexities of risk, decision-making, and resilience, blending personal experience with critical lessons for divers and beyond. Host Gareth Lock recounts his journey from peak physical fitness to surviving a near-fatal cardiac event, emphasizing the importance of recognizing weak signals, confronting cognitive biases, and understanding that safety isnā€™t just about training or equipment but also mindset and preparedness. Gareth challenges us to think critically about risk, share vulnerabilities, and prioritize health and safetyā€”not just for ourselves, but for those around us. This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience and change start with awareness and action.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/risks-decisions-lessons
Links: Fitness for Rescues video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOiHkpvp2NU
Willful blindness: https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_the_dangers_of_willful_blindness?language=en
UK-DMC Post COVID score: https://www.ukdmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/UKDMC_COVID-19_diver_scorecard_Rev_1_20220209.pdf
Tags: English, Cognitive Biases, Decision-Making, Gareth Lock
