
Captain Coward and the Blame Game
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Navigating Crisis and Accountability
This chapter explores the tense circumstances aboard a cruise ship as it approaches the island of Giglio, leading to a catastrophic collision due to miscommunication and navigational errors. Additionally, it examines the concept of scapegoating through the lens of the Costa Concordia disaster, discussing the historical roots of transferring blame and its implications in modern society.
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