For a long time those who were caught up in addictions were demonised by society as bad people, problematic and ‘addicts’. This is because society, led by the myths perpetuated by Christian and Temperance movements, constructed addiction as ‘a choice’. The same idea was connected to evangelical … [Read more...] about What Can Safety Learn From Addictions?
Social Psychology of Risk
A Change of Heart and Worldview
The connection between the Heart, Gut and Brain is astounding, which is why in SPoR, we make the concept of One Brain Three Minds (1B3M) (https://safetyrisk.net/gab-and-robone-brain-three-minds/) foundational to understanding decision making. The research on humans as enactive embodied persons is … [Read more...] about A Change of Heart and Worldview
Prepositions for Risk and Safety Leadership
Why not do some observing this week and see what are the most popular words spoken and written in your organisation. The way we prime and frame organizational discourse shapes the culture and focus on safety. When I am first introduced to an organisation I like to explore their cultural artifacts … [Read more...] about Prepositions for Risk and Safety Leadership
Addiction in Certainty and the Harm of Addiction In Safety
One of the best books I have read on addiction is by Gabor Mate (2008) In the Realm of The Hungry Ghosts. Of course, there are many other sources that help explain the psychology of addiction but Mate is particularly helpful in situating addiction in social context. The idea that addiction is a … [Read more...] about Addiction in Certainty and the Harm of Addiction In Safety
When Quick Conversations Matter
One of the outcomes of learning iCue Engagement (https://safetyrisk.net/icue-engagement-process/ ) is the way it helps rapid conversations about risk, under pressure. Once iCue skills are learned and intuitive, one can get the best out of a 1-to-3-minute conversation about risk. Such skills take … [Read more...] about When Quick Conversations Matter
Psychology and safety
Psychology and safety Guest Post by the late George Robotham I am writing this for the purpose of promoting discussion about a topic I am not sure of. The issues are not clear in my mind but I suspect discussion will be of value to fellow safety people. Over the years I have developed a range … [Read more...] about Psychology and safety
Conversation with….. Gerd Gigerenzer
Heuristics are an important topic in Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR), it helps us to understand how people think and move away from Brain Centrism. You can find it in the SPoR BoK under the Gut bubble. HB 327 also discusses Heuristics in relation to Risk. I believe that this is one of the … [Read more...] about Conversation with….. Gerd Gigerenzer
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
Risk and Safety Starts with Being?
The key to sensemaking is not the question why but the question who. The question why looks for reasons, the question what looks for objects, the question where looks for space and place, the question when looks at time, the question how looks for method but, the question who searches for being. The … [Read more...] about Risk and Safety Starts with Being?
Symbols Have Power
One of the most overlooked yet important factors in safety culture influence is the power of symbols. The psychological significance of symbols and the embodiment of values in symbols are often neglected when organisations think about safety culture. Many organisations have next to no emphasis on … [Read more...] about Symbols Have Power
