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 mi...
18 Sep 20245min
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 ins...
14 Sep 20246min
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 e...
11 Sep 20246min
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 don’t share the same knowledge or experience. Jenny recounts a personal story about deciding not to d...
7 Sep 20245min
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 underwater—a situation that could have been fatal but wasn't due to quick thinking and luck. The experience highlights the...
4 Sep 20246min
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 chambe...
31 Aug 20245min
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 u...
28 Aug 20248min
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 situati...
24 Aug 20245min
