Embracing Differences

Robert Smith, a renowned technologist and author of "Rage Inside The Machine," dives into the biases inherent in artificial intelligence. He discusses how deterministic tech can perpetuate historical prejudices and stresses the need for human oversight in AI applications. The conversation touches on the delicate balance between algorithmic reliance and human judgment, citing real-life examples. Smith advocates for fostering creativity through diverse perspectives, challenging traditional views on diversity, and emphasizes the importance of adaptive regulations for genuine innovation.

In this podcast, Steven Shorrock shares his views about safety reporting systems. Reflecting on his experiences and research, Steve provides some practical insights for understanding and improving our existing approach to safety reporting.

In recent years, near miss reporting has become a crucial topic for discussion amongst safety professionals. While some think near miss reporting is no longer serving its intended purpose, others still find it as a useful tool for measuring and improving safety. In this episode, Carsten Busch shares his perspective about near misses both as a tool and an approach for improving safety. The discussion is based on Carsten’s forthcoming book titled “Preventing Industrial Accidents: Reappraising H. W. Heinrich – More than Triangles and Dominoes.”

Welcome to our very first episode! In this podcast, Oessur will demystify the concept of near miss reporting system both as a construct but also as a tool for organizational learning as it is used across safety-critical industries. Listen to this podcast for some food for thought.