Why myth busting should concern us?

Myth busting i.e. viewing a myth as a false story, is a political ideology. It is not science. Myth busting creates differences and it spreads hatred in the society. In a culturally diverse society, understanding myth busting is our pathway to cultural intelligence and improving our relationships with others. In this podcast, I will explain what is a myth and why myth busting should concern the risk and safety industry and our society at large. What are the dangers of myth busting and how we can avoid falling into this trap.    We will discuss: What is a myth? A short story of a myth. What is the power of a myth? What is myth busting? Why myth busting is an ideology (not science)? Why myth busting should concern us?  

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This podcast series is about understanding diverse perspectives and emerging concepts in safety sciences, resilience and human factors. Each podcast is crafted as an open-ended discussion with scientists, subject matter experts, consultants and professionals in the safety domain with the view to create space for thinking and reflection.