The "normalization of deviance" is a dangerous phenomenon where minor deviations from aviation safety standards are gradually accepted as normal, increasing the risk of accidents if left unchecked.
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The old adage, "familiarity breeds contempt," rings eerily true when considering the dangers of normalizing deviance. Coined by sociologist Diane Vaughan, this phenomenon describes the gradual process ...