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Alone in the Air: Some Thoughts on Solitude

I just finished reading Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins, a deeply personal and candid account of what it really meant to be an astronaut during the golden age of space exploration. Unlike many official histories, this book isn’t just … Continue reading

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Effects of Culture on Complex Systems

I have recently been considering the impact of culture on the safety of complex systems, specifically chemical operations covered by the Process Safety Management standard. My supposition is that engineering and procedures factors are important building blocks to safe operations … Continue reading

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