PreAccident Investigation Podcast PAPod 359 - David Woods and The History Replay Episode
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Oct 2, 2021 
David Woods, a resilience engineering expert from The Ohio State University, shares his insights on rethinking safety concepts. He delves into the evolution of perspectives on human error and emphasizes the significance of adaptability in complex systems. The conversation highlights innovative AI approaches to human-machine interaction, advocating for a systems-oriented view. Woods also discusses the complexities of past disasters and the importance of shifting from blame to resilience, anticipating practical changes within organizations to enhance safety.
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The Clambake Conference
- The "Clambake Conference" in Maine (1980) marked a turning point in system safety thinking.
- It featured experts like John Senders, Don Norman, and Jim Reason, who questioned traditional error-focused approaches.
Failure to Revise
- Early research by David Woods revealed that errors often originate from an initial correct assessment.
- The issue is the failure to revise this assessment as the situation evolves, highlighting the importance of adaptation.
Contrasting Views
- The new view of error contradicted the prevailing trend in AI research.
- AI focused on classification systems that ignored the dynamic nature of real-world problems.