In Memory of Max Geyer I first met Max four years ago when he decided to do studies in the Social Psychology of Risk. Max and I are the same age, with birthdays only weeks apart. The first thing you learned about Max through his scallywag smile was his insatiable thirst for learning and sharp mind … [Read more...] about In Memory of Max Geyer
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Fragility, Resilience and AntiFragility in Risk
One of the realities of risk and fallibility is understanding that the less exposure to risk, the less one learns, the less one experiences and the more fragile one becomes. Indeed, excessive fear of risk leads to even greater fragility, till eventually the outcome becomes much more dangerous … [Read more...] about Fragility, Resilience and AntiFragility in Risk
FREE RISK and SAFETY EBOOKS
Free Safety E-Books To Download Risk Homeostasis Theory - Target Risk 3 by Gerald Wilde Download Here: Target Risk 3 Free Download Human beings can never be totally sure of the outcome of their decisions. Ergo, all decisions are risky decisions. You have already taken a risky … [Read more...] about FREE RISK and SAFETY EBOOKS
Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm
Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm. Download a copy of the paper (includes the Bibliography for the references): Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm The prevention of harm is about trying to see, predict and control all things that may deliver an undesired outcome. … [Read more...] about Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm
Bounded Rationality–How Can Too Much Safety Be Bad For You?
Bounded Rationality – How Can Too Much Safety Be Bad For You? Someone just sent me a safety slogan: “Safety – It’s Never Enough”, normally I would just brush it off as another meaningless, demoralising aphorism but it got me thinking……Join me in reflecting back over the last few serious incidents … [Read more...] about Bounded Rationality–How Can Too Much Safety Be Bad For You?
Is The Safety and Risk Revolution Coming?
Is The Safety and Risk Revolution Coming? This afternoon I had some great, as always, conversation with my good mates Rob Sams and Max Geyer. We spoke at length at how inspired they have been lately working with companies who want to embrace real safety and risk through the understanding the … [Read more...] about Is The Safety and Risk Revolution Coming?
Dolphyn’s First Newsletter for 2015
Late last year I Unsubscribed to dozens of “safety” newsletters (See Isn’t Safety Supposed to be a Positive Thing). Every time I opened these newsletters I was confronted by fines & punishments, legislative updates, death & injury, PPE and the latest snake oil – That’s not safety - I was … [Read more...] about Dolphyn’s First Newsletter for 2015
Zero Harm–The Maintenance of a Dangerous Idea
Zero Harm–The Maintenance of a Dangerous Idea Rob Long and Gabrielle Carlton discuss the issues associated with zero harm language and its effects on organisational culture. This extended video tackles many of the questions and ideas put forward by proponents of zero language and ideology. Gab and … [Read more...] about Zero Harm–The Maintenance of a Dangerous Idea
Talking Risk Video–The Unconscious In Communication
Talking Risk Video–The Unconscious In Communication Another great conversation on the Couch between two of our authors Rob Sams and Max Geyer - this is such a great explanation of the interaction between our conscious and non conscious minds...great practical examples too thanks Max n Rob. The … [Read more...] about Talking Risk Video–The Unconscious In Communication
Social Psychology Applied to the Discernment of Risk
Social Psychology Applied to the Discernment of Risk During April 2015, good mates and study buddies (and authors on this blog) Gab Carlton, Max Geyer, Rob Sams and James Ellis attended the Society of Australasian Social Psychologist (SASP) Conference held in Newcastle. While Rob Sams has provided … [Read more...] about Social Psychology Applied to the Discernment of Risk