Safety Wars 10-7-2026 Cornell--Accountability is Necesary, Prevention Takes More

Safety Wars: Cornell — Accountability Is Necessary, Prevention Takes More

In this 33-minute Safety Wars episode, host Jim examines the Cornell sexual assault case — dubbed the "Cornell Seven" — through a safety-investigation and human-organizational-performance (HOP) lens. Drawing on a Slate article by consultant Hannah Scotland, Pulsel argues that punishment alone won't prevent the next catastrophe: individuals may change, but conditions persist. He unpacks consent law, the role of intoxication, and perverse incentives that silence both victims and perpetrators. The episode draws direct parallels to workplace safety culture — where people walk by hazards, avoid rocking the boat, and face institutional pressure to look the other way. Pulsel calls for meaningful prevention: practical intervention skills, clear reporting routes, and environments where people can speak without retaliation. He challenges listeners to have uncomfortable conversations — with their children about consent, and in their workplaces about moral responsibility — before the next incident makes the questions unavoidable.

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