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The role of culture in plane crashes
25:08 - 31:27 (06:19)
This episode explores the idea that the cultural background of a cockpit crew could influence the performance of the crew during a flight. Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers highlights the case of Korean Air and other plane crashes to argue that the cockpit crew dynamics are essential for avoiding or causing accidents.
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Chapter 6 discusses the concept of cultural legacy and its correlation with race science, while Chapter 7 delves into the "ethnic theory" of plane crashes and how differing power dynamics in different countries have an impact on the airline industry.
25:08 - 26:00 (00:52)
Summary
Chapter 6 discusses the concept of cultural legacy and its correlation with race science, while Chapter 7 delves into the "ethnic theory" of plane crashes and how differing power dynamics in different countries have an impact on the airline industry.
ChapterThe role of culture in plane crashes
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The chapter discusses how cultural norms of communication, such as indirect speaking and deference towards authority, can increase the likelihood of plane crashes.
26:00 - 28:21 (02:21)
Summary
The chapter discusses how cultural norms of communication, such as indirect speaking and deference towards authority, can increase the likelihood of plane crashes. Korean Air is presented as a case study of this phenomenon.
ChapterThe role of culture in plane crashes
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
Gladwell cites several Korean air crashes in his broader thesis about the airline, including flight 801 in 1978 and flight seven in 1983.
28:21 - 31:27 (03:06)
Summary
Gladwell cites several Korean air crashes in his broader thesis about the airline, including flight 801 in 1978 and flight seven in 1983.