How semiotic walks can enhance our perception and observation
Last week in Dublin, we visited the Famine Memorial for a semiotic walk after our workshop. The Great Famine has a very profound meaning in the history of Ireland. Between 1845-1852, Ireland faced a period of mass starvation and disease leading to a national criss. A dominant cause of the famine was located in infected […]
What is our primary role in managing risk?
This week in Berlin after facilitating a session on risk perception we all went out for a semiotic walk. With a bit of orientation in what semiotics is all about, we found ourselves close to a memorial. No one knew anything about this memorial and so we decided that it would be a wonderful exercise […]
Why myth busting should concern us?
Why myth busting should concern us Myth busting. Why we should be concerned us as an industry and as a society. Myth busting i.e. viewing a myth as a false story, is a political ideology. It is not rooted in science. Myth busting creates divides, and it amplifies our differences. In this article I will explore […]
Why faith matters for managing risk?
Take the first step in faith Do not look at the full staircase. Just take the first step. Martin Luther King Jr. Returning home from the UK Chamber of Shipping Conference where I met some old friends and had a wonderful evening and some stimulating conversations about #safetyculture. As I […]