Brains Behaving Badly: Why Smart People Make Unsafe Choices

Feb 20, 2025

Safety neuroscience

Have you ever done something and immediately thought, “Why on earth did I do that?”

We’ve all made decisions that left us scratching our heads—whether it’s a slip-up at home or a poor choice at work.

In this webinar, Sentis Principal Consultant, Dr. Brett Solomon, dives into the safety neuroscience behind why even smart, well-intentioned people sometimes make ‘silly’ mistakes—especially when it comes to safety.

We explore:

  • Why people tend to take shortcuts and unnecessary risks
  • How certain brain functions, cognitive biases and the balance between one’s personal internal motivations and external pressures drive choices
  • What leaders can do to help their people be more focused, vigilant and make better safety decisions

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