How is the unconscious in communication critical for understanding and managing risk? This is a great piece by Hayden Collins, submitted as part of his study for the Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk and reprinted here with his permission: It’s a misconception that … [Read more...] about How is the unconscious in communication critical for understanding and managing risk?
Phenomenology: The Lifeworld and the Illusion of Objectivity in Safety
by Simon Renatus Phenomenology[i] introduces the concept of the Lifeworld, emphasising that all experiences—scientific, engineering or otherwise—are rooted in the subjective, pre-theoretical world we live in. While Safety claims to offer objective, detached assessments of risk, this notion of pure … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: The Lifeworld and the Illusion of Objectivity in Safety
Phenomenology: A Counter to Reductionism in Safety
by Simon Renatus Phenomenology[i] challenges the reductionist approach that dominates Safety. In high-risk work, the focus is often on simplifying complex human and environmental interactions into neatly packaged, linear processes. While this approach offers a clear model for management and … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: A Counter to Reductionism in Safety
Phenomenology: Beyond Subject-Object Thinking
Phenomenology[i] moves beyond the traditional subject-object dichotomy. While phenomenology often uses the term ‘objects’ to describe what we direct our attention toward, people are a special case. They are never merely objects like machines. People are subjects—a unique subset of … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: Beyond Subject-Object Thinking
Phenomenology: The Nature of Intentionality
by Simon Renatus In phenomenology[i], perception is not a passive observation of the world. It is an intentional act, always directed toward something beyond itself. The concept of intentionality—where consciousness is always about something—is fundamental to phenomenological thought. Rather … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: The Nature of Intentionality
Phenomenology: Appearance and Reality
by Simon Renatus Phenomenology[i] challenges traditional distinctions between appearance and reality by proposing that phenomena reveal reality directly. Rather than searching for a hidden truth behind appearances, phenomenology asserts that reality is embedded in how the world presents itself to … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: Appearance and Reality
Human Development and the Evolution of Safety: Insights from Erikson, Kohlberg and Fowler
By Simon Renatus Transcending Rules: Safety in the Context of Human and Faith Development Safety, as a practice, focuses on rules, compliance, and technical systems while neglecting the human development underpinning those it claims to protect. By incorporating Erik Erikson’s psychosocial … [Read more...] about Human Development and the Evolution of Safety: Insights from Erikson, Kohlberg and Fowler
Gab & Rob Talking Risk – Humble Inquiry
Gab & Rob Talking Risk - Humble Inquiry Gab & Rob are often asked to share more about how they go about things when supporting people and organisations to deal with risk. People ask for practical tips and ideas for how they can become better communicators in risk and safety. In this series … [Read more...] about Gab & Rob Talking Risk – Humble Inquiry
Gab & Rob Talking Risk
Two of our authors Gab Carlton and Rob Sams have put their heads together and started their own series of short video blogs to go along with their regular articles. Gab & Rob are part of the gang who are doing the post graduate program in social psychology and risk through ACU … [Read more...] about Gab & Rob Talking Risk
From Procedure to Profession: A Comparison of Safety and Nursing Ethics
The Missing Ethic: Safety’s Core Challenge by Simon Renatus For a pursuit that claims to protect lives, Safety is surprisingly quiet about the lives it influences. Unlike professions such as nursing, where respect, kindness, and relational responsibility are core values, Safety remains focused on … [Read more...] about From Procedure to Profession: A Comparison of Safety and Nursing Ethics