One of the most profound deficiencies of the zero-harm cult is its focus on the physical. The zero-vision quest is a quest to count visible injury rates with no expertise to understand the nature of social-psychological and cultural harm. An example of the kind of harm I am talking about was … [Read more...] about The Harm You Cannot See
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Why Memory Matters for Self-Understanding
By Frank Garrett CRSP., MSPoR. In my previous blog post, I discussed the link between memory and our sense of self. You might wonder why this is important. A key aspect of studying SPoR, (Social Psychology of Risk) is self-knowledge. We know that 80% of Fortune 500 companies use personality … [Read more...] about Why Memory Matters for Self-Understanding
Houston, we have a problem
Lessons from History by Billy Snead We are coming up on the anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission on April 13th, 1970. As I prepared to write about this event, I listened to old recordings of the astronauts and the Houston Command Center workers. I was moved to tears as I witnessed the … [Read more...] about Houston, we have a problem
Quartely Newsletter SPoR News April 2025
SPoR Convention Announced Canberra September 2025 Lock in the dates, the SPoR Convention for 2025 in Canberra is set for 15-19 September. The key facilitators are Dr Craig Ashhurst and Dr Robert Long. Other presenters will be announced as time progresses. … [Read more...] about Quartely Newsletter SPoR News April 2025
SPoR Chat Room, Research and Connections
For those who want to keep in touch with everything SPoR there are several places you can chat and connect. One place is here: https://safetyrisk.net/ The other is a new site where you can meet, learn and share with people practicing SPoR from all over the globe. The software used is free … [Read more...] about SPoR Chat Room, Research and Connections
Memory Questions
by Frank Garrett Do you have siblings or a spouse that recalls events differently than you do? Have you ever interviewed multiple people who attended or witnessed the same event that have different stories? Our memories are just as fallible as we are, and they are a critical link between our … [Read more...] about Memory Questions
Resonance, serendipity or shall we calculate the odds?
By Frank Garrett On a recent flight that was delayed resulting having to hustle through Narita airport. Past two airport concourse’s, 20 odd gates and one security check point we arrived at our gate and were standing in line catching our breath when we noticed another couple standing a few feet … [Read more...] about Resonance, serendipity or shall we calculate the odds?
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF RISK (SPoR) FUNDAMENTALS IN ROMANIA
OPEN COURSE, Bucharest 06-07 Martie 2025 Cost 650 euro Training length 06.03.2025; 09:00 - 17:00 07.03.2025; 09:00 - 17:00 Training location This training will take place in Bucharest, at Hotel NOVOTEL. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The course agenda is built for senior leaders … [Read more...] about SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF RISK (SPoR) FUNDAMENTALS IN ROMANIA
Myth, Objectivity and the Subjectivity of Language in Safety
We all speak language unconsciously. This is because language is embodied from birth. We don’t need to think about what to say and process thought/language like a computer. We speak what we want to say most often without thinking. The words come out as we think and most often, we hear what we think, … [Read more...] about Myth, Objectivity and the Subjectivity of Language in Safety
Linguistic Non-Intelligence with Safety Non-Experts
In the long tradition of claims in expertise that are not, we have the latest from Safety as non-experts in Linguistics (https://safetyrisk.net/more-of-safety-talking-to-safety-about-safety/). Apparently, counting repetition of words as data is ‘language intelligence’! Of course, it isn’t, but … [Read more...] about Linguistic Non-Intelligence with Safety Non-Experts