Shankar Vedantam

After a disaster happens, we want to know whether something could have been done to avoid it. Did anyone see this coming? Many times, the answer is yes. So why didn't the warnings lead to action? This week, we revisit a favorite 2018 episode about the psychology of warnings. We visit a smelly Alaskan tunnel, hear about a gory (and fictional) murder plot, and even listen to some ABBA.

This text discusses the psychology of warnings by exploring instances where warnings were given but did not lead to action, including a smelly tunnel and a fictional murder plot, with ABBA music.

Warnings, Warnings Everywhere