
DANGER: Rocks Ahead!
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Navigating Crisis: The Cost of Rigidity
This chapter delves into the necessity of adaptability in high-pressure environments, contrasting medical teams' responses to simulated emergencies with Captain Ruggiati's struggle to navigate his ship through perilous waters. As Ruggiati's failure to adapt leads to a monumental disaster, the chapter highlights the detrimental effects of mental blocks on decision-making in crises.
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