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SH109: Anyone could have done that...!
In this episode, we discuss the concept of "common sense" and how it's not always as common as we might think. Using the example of Columbus and his "uncommon sense" solution to standing an egg on its end, we explore...
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SH108: How Much Are You Willing to Risk?
In this episode, we explore the parallels between decision-making in diving and the concepts from Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow." The discussion focuses on how divers often face tough choices when...
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SH107: Summary of RF4 Paper: Human Factors in Rebreather Diving
In this episode, we discuss the importance of human factors in rebreather diving, highlighting key themes from the Rebreather Forum 4 conference. Rebreather diving, while offering unique opportunities, is far more...
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SH106: Language Matters: An HF Approach to Reviewing an âAccident Analysisâ
In this podcast episode, we discuss a recent accident analysis published by RAID, which was framed as a hypothetical event but turned out to be based on a real-life diving incident without full consultation with those...
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SH105: Mistakes are good- learning from mistakes is sometimes better than getting it right
In this episode, we discuss why mistakes are a valuable part of the learning process, especially in scuba diving training. While most instructors aim for their students to perform perfectly, making mistakes actually...
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SH104: Communication- What stops people speaking up?
In this episode, we explore the challenges of effective communication and the barriers that often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. We discuss how stress, language differences, and personal insecurities like...
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SH103: The Dunning Kruger effect- Incompetent (or Competent?!) and Unaware
In this episode, we explore the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where people with limited skills or knowledge in a particular area tend to overestimate their abilities, while those with more expertise may...
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SH102: Decision Making- How do we explain our decisions to others?
In this episode, we explore the challenges of explaining decisions to others, especially when they donât share the same knowledge or experience. Jenny recounts a personal story about deciding not to dive a local...
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SH101: Running out of gas- Why does this happen and how can we prevent it?
In this episode, we discuss a personal diving incident where I ran out of gas underwaterâa situation that could have been fatal but wasn't due to quick thinking and luck. The experience highlights the dangers of...
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SH100: Illusory Truth Effect
In this episode, we explore the illusory truth effect, where repeated information, even if false, can become ingrained in our beliefs. This cognitive bias can be reinforced by social media echo chambers, making it...
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SH99: Standards- why do we have them and what can we do if someone breaks them?
In this episode, we dive into the issue of diving standards and safety, particularly how some instructors may not follow proper procedures, putting students at risk. Unlike other outdoor sports, the underwater...
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SH98: How do novices know what questions to ask?
In this episode, we explore the importance of experience in diving and how it shapes decision-making and problem-solving. Experience helps divers build mental models that guide them in various situations, but...
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