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SH145: Cognitive Dissonance - Why you are right and I am wrong...Or are you?
In this episode, we dive into cognitive dissonanceāthe psychological discomfort of confronting facts that challenge our beliefsāand how it impacts decision-making and safety in diving. Drawing on insights from Black...
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SH144: Just another brick in (under) the wall...taking action
In this episode, we explore the gap between knowledge and action, focusing on how even small, intentional changes can lead to significant improvements in safety and performance. Drawing from examples like the WHO Safe...
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SH143: 'Entirely Predictable' vs 'Managing Uncertainty': How many rolls on the dice?
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of managing risk and uncertainty in diving, challenging the notion that accidents are "entirely predictable." Unlike measurable risks, diving involves countless...
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SH142: The standard you walk past is the standard you accept
The diving industry faces challenges in maintaining high safety standards due to a lack of effective feedback mechanisms and a fear of reprisal for reporting substandard practices. Feedback is essential for improving...
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SH141: We cannot improve if we don't learn. We can't learn if we don't understand.
When discussing diving incidents, itās vital to shift away from blame and hindsight bias and instead foster a culture of open dialogue to understand why decisions made sense at the time. Often, divers are doing their...
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SH140: Safety is not _the_ priority...
Safety in diving is not a standalone priority but one of many factors, including time, money, resources, and productivity, that individuals and organizations must balance in a dynamic environment. Safety is best...
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SH139: What does Human Factors in Diving mean?
Human factors in diving encompass everything from individual behavior to the interaction between divers, technology, and organizational systems. This podcast dives into the complexities of human factors, exploring how...
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SH138: Why āHuman Errorā is a poor term if we are to improve diving safety
This podcast explores the limitations of attributing diving accidents to "human error," a reductionist explanation that fails to address the complexities of real-world decision-making and system failures. By examining...
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SH137: Stop making stupid mistakes. If only theyād follow the rules
In this episode, we explore a diving incident that highlights the critical importance of understanding human factors in high-risk activities like technical diving. A diver survived an oxygen toxicity seizure thanks to...
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SH136: Nine ways to stop your dive team improving
Effective communication is critical for safety and performance in diving, yet many divers struggle to speak up due to fear of judgment, peer pressure, or an adversarial culture. This silence can lead to mistakes,...
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SH135: 17 Cognitive Biases which Contribute to Diving Accidents
Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts significantly impact decision-making, especially in high-risk environments like diving, where errors can have critical or fatal consequences. Factors such as narcosis, reduced...
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SH134: Human Error in Diving: Is it really that simple?
This episode explores the complexities of human error in diving incidents, challenging the oversimplified blame often placed on individuals. Drawing on James Reasonās Swiss Cheese Model, we examine how both active...
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