‘Keep It Complex’: perspectives on risk, uncertainty and ambiguity

When uncertainty and ignorance is abound on risk, should we ‘keep it simple’? Or keep it complex by debating multiple perspectives and embracing uncertainty and ambiguity? Extracts: ·        “When knowledge is uncertain, experts should avoid pressures to simplify their advice. Render decision-makers accountable for decisions” ·        “Expert advice is often thought most useful to policy when it… Continue reading ‘Keep It Complex’: perspectives on risk, uncertainty and ambiguity

ChatGPT in complex adaptive healthcare systems: embrace with caution

This discussion paper explored the introduction of AI systems into healthcare. It covers A LOT of ground, so just a few extracts. Extracts: ·   “This article advocates an ‘embrace with caution’ stance, calling for reflexive governance, heightened ethical oversight, and a nuanced appreciation of systemic complexity to harness generative AI’s benefits while preserving the integrity of… Continue reading ChatGPT in complex adaptive healthcare systems: embrace with caution

Leveraging Ergonomics and Human Factors (E/ HF) for community impact: what have we learned about how to make a difference

This was a banger – exploring the application of community ergonomics with a strong systems lens. If you’re interested in HF/E, systems thinking, social dynamics, power gradients and more then this will interest you. Can’t do it justice, so a few random extracts. Extracts: Finally they talk about ways to improve this practice – via… Continue reading Leveraging Ergonomics and Human Factors (E/ HF) for community impact: what have we learned about how to make a difference