Why checklists?

This is an interesting discussion about the history and science behind checklists. I had no idea. The data seems quite compelling.

I have to own up to the fact that I have been a checklist hater all of my life. I just didn't see the reason unless, as I am finding these days, you just can't remember things. In my work at COCC I find checklists irritating and frustrating since I usually want to argue with the list. This podcast changed my perspective and while I will undoubtedly still resist checklists in my life it is clear I should give them more credit and be more respectful.

Hidden Brain: Check Yourself! This is 51 min long so it may take a couple of sittings or a long drive to get through it.

How would you summarize the value of checklists and the settings in which they are most valuable?

Do checklists on their own solve the problems they are designed to address? How do you think about the 'buy in' problem after listening to this podcast?

Where, in your current career as a student, would a checklist be particularly helpful in avoiding errors with serious consequences? Your physics assignment tracker is NOT really one of these since the consequences are not dire:)