The root cause and the reaction

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Dr. Dave remembers studying quarterly FAA accident reports because they separated the event that created danger from the human response that ultimately caused the crash. He applies the distinction beyond aviation: difficult situations can become catastrophes when they are handled badly.

1:44 · Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2012-10-13. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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