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Human Error, published in 1991, is a major theoretical integration of several previously isolated literatures. Particularly important is the identification of cognitive processes common to a wide variety of error types. Technology has now reached a point where improved safety can only be achieved on the basis of a better understanding of human error mechanisms. In its treatment of major accidents, the book spans the disciplinary gulf between psychological theory and those concerned with ma...

Most aviation accidents are attributed to human error, pilot error especially. Human error also greatly effects productivity and profitability. In his overview of this collection of papers, the editor points out that these facts are often misinterpreted as evidence of deficiency on the part of operators involved in accidents. Human factors research reveals a more accurate and useful perspective: The errors made by skilled human operators - such as pilots, controllers, and mechanics - are n...

In the world of "Human Error," Central Control has been created to manage every aspect of human life, from individual decisions to societal functions. The system is designed to eliminate human error, creating a seemingly perfect society where every action is optimized for efficiency and correctness. However, the perfection of Central Control comes at a cost: the erosion of human autonomy and creativity.The protagonist, a technician named Warren, starts to notice flaws in the supposedly per...

The government was spending a billion dollars to convince the human race that men ought to be ashamed to be men—instead of errorless, cybernetics machines. But they forgot that an errorless man is a dead man....

When faced with a ’human error’ problem, you may be tempted to ask 'Why didn’t these people watch out better?' Or, 'How can I get my people more engaged in safety?' You might think you can solve your safety problems by telling your people to be more careful, by reprimanding the miscreants, by issuing a new rule or procedure and demanding compliance. These are all expressions of 'The Bad Apple Theory' where you believe your system is basically safe if it were not for those few unreliable pe...

This edited collection of articles addresses aspects of medical care in which human error is associated with unanticipated adverse outcomes. For the purposes of this book, human error encompasses mismanagement of medical care due to:* inadequacies or ambiguity in the design of a medical device or institutional setting for the delivery of medical care;* inappropriate responses to antagonistic environmental conditions such as crowding and excessive clutter in institutional sett...

In this urban fantasy novella set in New York Times bestselling author Eileen Wilks’s world of the lupi, a family holiday provides respite from an ongoing war—but not without a few skirmishes of its own...Benedict would do anything to make Arjenie happy, even spend Christmas meeting her large, Wiccan, entirely human family. As a lupi warrior who’s lived most of his life at Clanhome, Benedict is more than a little nervous. He isn’t used to fitting in with h...

"Human Error" by Raymond F. Jones is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the consequences of technological advancement in a futuristic, dystopian society. Jones delves into themes of artificial intelligence, robotics, and human nature, painting a vivid picture of a future society grappling with ethical dilemmas and moral quandaries. In this dystopian world, technological advancements have led to the creation of highly sophisticated artificial intelligence systems, blurr...

This book brings together studies broadly addressing human error from different disciplines and perspectives. It discusses topics such as human performance; human variability and reliability analysis; medical, driver and pilot error, as well as automation error; root cause analyses; and the cognitive modeling of human error. In addition, it highlights cutting-edge applications in safety management, defense, security, transportation, process controls, and medicine, as well as more tradition...

Human Error by Raymond F. Jones is a gripping science fiction masterpiece that explores the dangerous line between human intelligence and technological dependence. This compelling story pulls readers into a world where one mistake can change the fate of humanity, making every page intense, thought-provoking, and unforgettable. With powerful storytelling, suspenseful twists, and deep insight into human nature, this book captures the fear, ambition, and cons...

This volume examines the nature of human error -- its causes and origins, its classifications, and the extent to which it is possible to predict and prevent errors and their impact. One of the first texts to deal with this topic in detail, it draws into a single cohesive account contributions from experts in a range of disciplines including psychology, philosophy, and engineering. Offering an insightful discussion of fundamental and necessary questions about the nature and source of human ...

"[W]onderful, enlightened, and convincing beyond any reasonable expectations of what a science fiction novel should be." —Greg BearCompugen has become a giant player in the tech field overnight by making genetically altered viruses into "biochips" that are replacing silicon chips as the brains of computers.Toby Bridgeman and Adrian Storey are an odd-couple of scientists—Toby, the programmer, and Adrian, the sloppy genius and genetic artist, have formed an enduring friendshi...