by Frank Garrett Warning the following Blog may create cognitive dissonance, causing the reader to look for black-and-white definitions from Webster's, Wikipedia and Wordsworth. Resist this urge and find the meaning you seek through the study of anthropology, philosophy theology and the social … [Read more...] about Language and Listening
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A week in Canberra: Unraveling the Social Psychology of Risk and Paradox.
By Larry Snead The crisp autumn air greeted me as I stepped off the plane at the Canberra Airport. It is just turning summer where I come from (Iowa)10,000 miles away so this was a surprise for me. The city, nestled amidst rolling hills and eucalyptus trees, exuded an air of quiet contemplation. I … [Read more...] about A week in Canberra: Unraveling the Social Psychology of Risk and Paradox.
SPoR International Convention 13-17 May 2024 – Canberra
It’s still not too late to register for this engaging, educative and innovative event. If you want to learn about SPoR and what people from across the globe and Australia are doing in SPoR then, this event is for you. The event will be particularly helpful for people looking for innovative … [Read more...] about SPoR International Convention 13-17 May 2024 – Canberra
CLLR Newsletter Feb 24
Theme - The Adoration of Technique Technique is the quest for ultimate efficiency and was first articulated in 1964 by Jacques Ellul in The Technological Society … [Read more...] about CLLR Newsletter Feb 24
SPoR International Conference Canberra 13-17 May 2024
(Photo from previous International SPoR Conference Dinner held in Vienna in 2023) We are pleased to announce the SPoR International Conference for 2024. This year we have presenters from the UK, USA, Canada and Portugal as well as presenters from Australia. You can download the full brochure … [Read more...] about SPoR International Conference Canberra 13-17 May 2024
COVID-19 (Coronavirus, Omicron) Health and Safety Slogans and Quotes for the Workplace
Covid, Omicron Vaccination Slogans and Advertisements DOWNLOAD OUR HUGE SAFETY SLOGAN COLLECTION HERE: World’s Biggest List of Workplace Safety Slogans McDonalds coffee cups to feature covid vaccination slogans and messages: First things first COVID-19 vaccination – Out-of-home – First things … [Read more...] about COVID-19 (Coronavirus, Omicron) Health and Safety Slogans and Quotes for the Workplace
How do we mourn?
Guest post by Frank Garrett What are we mourning for? In our busy, noisy complicated world we don’t have time for such questions. But this current quarantine situation has provided time to ask, to wonder, what have we lost, what do we stand to lose, how do we grieve for those? The very social … [Read more...] about How do we mourn?
Social Psychology of Risk in Canada
Social Psychology of Risk in Canada What a wonderful few weeks in Canada at Vancouver, Whistler and Calgary. So much fun sharing the work of SPoR and challenging boundaries and practice in safety. This is the second visit to Canada and momentum is growing in interest to humanize safety … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk in Canada
Envisioning Risk in Canada
Envisioning Risk in Canada As I landed in Vancouver enjoying the snow-capped Rockies and myriad of islands, I wondered about meeting the ‘safety heretic’. After landing with a smashed bag and seeking a replacement I meet Jeff Lyth and we chatted about falling out with ‘the faith’ and about … [Read more...] about Envisioning Risk in Canada