Summary of Why We Make Mistakes

Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph T. Hallinan is a look into the science of error and why humans make mistakes. The book examines why humans make mistakes, the costs of errors, the types of mistakes people make, the effect of culture and environment on mistakes, and how to minimize the likelihood of making errors. Hallinan also discusses how to handle mistakes when they do occur, as well as how to create systems that reduce the chances of mistakes being made. The book looks at why mistakes are inevitable, and also offers ways to prevent them.