SH191: Are there Cobras in diving?
In this episode, we explore the unintended consequences of rewarding specific behaviors and metrics in both high-risk industries and diving. From the infamous Cobra Effect in colonial India to modern-...
16 Juli 202510min
SH190: You can't learn from adverse events if you are going to blame
In this episode, we explore the role of punishment in learning and accident investigations, challenging the idea that punishment fosters accountability or safety. Drawing from research by Heraghty, De...
12 Juli 202512min
SH189: ‘Pilot error’. Don't 'fix' the Pilot. ‘Diver error’. 'Fix' the diver.
In this episode, we explore how systems, not just individuals, shape safety outcomes in aviation, diving, and daily life. We discuss historical lessons, such as redesigning cockpit controls in WWII B-...
9 Juli 202513min
SH188: The Status Quo Bias. We don’t like to change
Status Quo Bias is the tendency to stick with familiar choices, even when better options exist, and it impacts decisions in many areas, including diving. From Coca-Cola's "New Coke" failure to nitrox'...
5 Juli 20255min
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 ...
2 Juli 202515min
SH186: Being Efficient? Being Thorough? Which One Did You Choose?
This episode explores the Efficiency Thoroughness Trade-Off (ETTO), a concept by Erik Hollnagel that explains how we balance being thorough and efficient in everyday tasks, including diving. Using rel...
28 Juni 20256min
SH185: “Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt.”
This episode dives into a powerful, real-life story of a cave diving incident that highlights the importance of psychological safety, trust, and clear communication in high-stakes environments. The na...
25 Juni 20259min
SH184: Why change is hard in diving
Why do we do things the way we do? This question is at the heart of a story about a family’s tradition of cutting the ends off meat before cooking—a habit traced back to a Great Grandmother’s small tr...
21 Juni 20254min
