Saturday Aug 24, 2024

PAPod 511 - The Fox and the Hedgehog: Unraveling Risk Perception

In this episode of the Pre-Accident Investigation Podcast, Todd dives deep into the intriguing world of risk perception. He explores the philosophical and practical differences between viewing risk through the lens of the individual versus the organization. Todd discusses the timeless debate between the foxes, who know many things and embrace nuance, and the hedgehogs, who know one big thing and focus intensely on it.

Join Todd as he examines how these differing cognitive styles impact our understanding and management of risk. He delves into the importance of balancing these perspectives to foster a risk-informed and competent workforce, drawing insights from psychology, engineering, and even Greek philosophy. This thought-provoking episode challenges the conventional views on risk and encourages listeners to rethink their approach to uncertainty in the workplace.

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I know who you are talking about with the biases since I read his stuff. Nobody is right but him. I think your response to his attacks was very well done. Everything is a tool in the toolbox and you have to select the right tool for the situation. A hammer is the wrong tool to drive screws

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