In this episode, we discuss the complexities of understanding diving accidents and human communication. A recent diving fatality in Norway prompts reflection on how quickly we jump to conclusions and how our minds fill gaps with assumptions. Human Factors teach us to slow down, consider multiple perspectives, and understand that our memories and stories evolve over time. Effective communication, especially in high-stress situations, requires recognizing our biases and the importance of context. By focusing on asking questions rather than making judgments, we can better understand and learn from incidents, fostering a more comprehensive and less judgmental approach.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/diving-accidents-the-want-to-know-what-happened-and-why

Links: Cognitive dissonance blogs by Jenny: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/cognitive-dissonance-or-why-we-don-t-always-follow-our-beliefs

And Gareth: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/cognitive-dissonance

Blog about joining the dots: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/joining-dots-is-easy-if-you-know-the-outcome

Conversations triggering ideas: https://youtu.be/E9TaHfvlyoU?t=986

Learning review guide for diving: https://www.thehumandiver.com/lr-diving

Fit to Dive, Dealing with Trauma in Diving: https://blog.fittodive.org/2023/01/18/scuba-diving-ptsd/

Tags:  English, Gareth Lock, Incident Analysis, Just Culture, Psychological Safety