Accident Quote by Jessica Thompson
““People. Mortals, capable of making mistakes. People always make mistakes. Day in, day out. We are experts in the art of the accident.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: TEDx Talk on Human Error, 2016
Humans are naturally prone to mistakes; acknowledging this can foster humility and improve systems to reduce accidents.
In simple terms: People inevitably err; accept and learn.
Key Takeaway
Design safeguards and learn from errors.
Themes
human error
humility
learning
systems design
risk management
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- workplace safety
- software development
- medical procedures
- education
- transportation
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
error prevention
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build resilience after a mistake?
- What systems can you improve to prevent repeat errors?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on perfection can stall progress.
