Posted By Sean Fraser I recenlty had my attention drawn to the following article: http://www.cantrip.org/stupidity.html?seenIEPage=1 I found it both amusing and thought-provoking. I am not stating whether I agree with it or not. You should consider the validity of the theory for yourself and decide whether it is a spoof, an amusing dissertation with a grain of truth or a serious discussion. When reading it, keep in mind the topics of Human Factors and Behavioural Safety! Enjoy . . .

Posted By Philby' Sean, very funny, if intelectually inspired and carried through.... Cipolla was a great historian and economist and I read several of his books at Uni, they were meant to be reference books for the course, but Cipolla wrote in such a way, and with humour, that you actually got caught up in the tales like a good novel and read from cover to cover...despite the even drier than H&S subject, economic and social history....Maurice Beresfords' another one, espescilly if its the West riding your interested in...and there are health and safety anecdotes in both for you, e.g lifting laws and acts, suitable equipment, DSEAR, workplace...you just need to interpret! Philby'

Posted By Diane Thomason Very good.... (note this from the website's homepage cantrip: (kän´ tRip), n. (Chiefly Scot.) 1. a magical charm or enchantment; 2. an elaborate deception or prank. )