MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike challenge system is designed to reduce bad calls. It may also create a new category of mistakes -- ones that didn't exist before the fix. Listen: Check out …
When a Water Leak Turns the Street Into an Ice Rink | Mistake of the Week
Small mistakes don’t usually cause big problems — unless the system lets them. This week’s Mistake of the Week comes from northwest China, where a simple water leak quietly turned an entire street …
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Olympic Medals That Couldn’t Handle the Celebration | Mistake of the Week
Gold medals, joyful jumps, and ribbons that couldn’t keep up — this week’s Mistake of the Week looks at what happens when celebration meets an under-tested design. Listen: Check out all …
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When Diesel Ends Up Where It Shouldn’t | Mistake of the Week
This Mistake of the Week episode looks at how diesel fuel ended up where it shouldn’t—and what that teaches us about system failures. Mark Graban reflects on why learning and prevention matter more …
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Releasing the Wrong Body Is Not Just “Human Error”: Mistake of the Week
A devastating hospital mistake in Glasgow was described as “human error,” even as leaders acknowledged that “very rigorous processes” were not followed. In this Mistake of the Week, I examine why …
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“But I Wore the Juice”: The True Story That Inspired the Dunning–Kruger Effect
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. What does a failed bank robbery have to do with one of the most cited ideas in psychology? More than you might …