We have explained in other places (https://safetyrisk.net/social-psychology-of-risk-body-of-knowledge/) the nature of the Social Psychology of Risk Body of Knowledge (SPoRBoK) but thought it might be helpful to explain in a video discussion. In SPoR, knowledge is understood relationally, … [Read more...] about SPoR Body of Knowledge – A Video
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Social Psychology of Risk – Body of Knowledge
I first came up with the idea of a Social Psychology of Risk in 2003. This came about as a range of experiences and studies fused together in that year. The more I discussed the Social Psychology of Risk, published books and delivered training in the discipline, the more I realized that this was not … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk – Body of Knowledge
The Politics of Safety Legitimization
The Politics of Safety Legitimization It is always interesting to watch commercial TV run these Top 10 shows as if they are an assessment of worth or value. When ratings seem to be low, out they trot with some ‘Top 10 Movies of all time’ or ‘Top 10 fails of all time’ etc. Then the show draws … [Read more...] about The Politics of Safety Legitimization
Safety Racism
It seems that the moment one invokes the word ‘safety’ all ethical considerations become unimportant. We see evidence of this with comments that Islanders are less safe, and less intelligent for safety! . How do people get away with this??? Of course safety is the industry of eugenics! … [Read more...] about Safety Racism
Culture and Subculture, Which is Safety?
Culture and Subculture, Which is Safety? The SIA BoK chapter on Organisational Culture came out this week. I read with interest that there was no intentional discussion of subcultures in the paper. Of course with so much sunk cost the club will surround the wagons and defend, that’s what it does. … [Read more...] about Culture and Subculture, Which is Safety?
