SH128: I am biased...you are biased...we are all biased...!
In this episode, we explore how cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that influence our decisions—affect our actions in complex and dynamic situations. Whether things go right or wrong, biases like overc...
7 Des 20245min
SH127: Can divers learn from the US Forest Service?
This podcast episode explores how the U.S. Forest Service uses structured Learning Reviews to improve safety in high-risk environments by focusing on understanding the context, mindset, and systemic f...
4 Des 202414min
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. ...
30 Nov 202412min
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-reflec...
27 Nov 20248min
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 ...
23 Nov 202413min
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 in...
20 Nov 20247min
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 na...
16 Nov 20247min
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 ...
13 Nov 20247min
