Narcissism in ATC

Art by John William Waterhouse

Using a scale of 1-4, with 1 = "NO" and 4 = "YES", rate the following statements* about yourself:-

1) When people compliment me, I sometimes get embarrassed.

2) I think I am a special person.

3) I find it easy to manipulate people.

4) I usually get the respect that I deserve.

5) Sometimes I tell good stories.

6) I hope that I am going to be successful.

7) I can make anybody believe anything that I want them to.

8) I am extraordinary.

* (taken from D.R. Ames et al, 2006)

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The Trojan Horse Principle in Atc

Art by S. Schuenke

It was evening. The Trojans saw the large wooden horse outside their city. 

A Grecian soldier pretending to desert the army said that the horse was a gift offering to Athena, the goddess of war and giver of military strength. He added that the 'gift' was too large to pass through the city's gates. 

The Trojans rose to the challenge of getting the offering to their prized Athena. They destroyed part of their wall and dragged their 'gift' inside. We know how the legend ended. 

The question is, what lesson can we take from Homer's Iliad and apply to our Atc scenario?

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Appreciating the Role of Data in Atc: Part III - Highlights of a study on Fatigue

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Appreciating the role of data in Atc - Part II: Using Empirical Studies in Atc

Take a look at the illustration below. A 12th century engineer is proposing the construction of the tower of Pisa. Can you recognise the link between data evidence or empirical studies and the engineer's photo of the proposed Tower? What do you think he is trying to suggest by his words at the side of the photo?

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Appreciating the role of data in Atc: Part I - Methods of Data Anaylsis

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Part I
How do we analyse data in ATC?

Imagine that you want to buy a TV, you think about it for some time. You consult the internet. You consider the type of TV, the size, and your budget. You imagine the best place for it. You discuss the idea with other occupants of your house or apartment. You talk with friends too. You consult the internet again. When you go to the store you ask the sales' clerk for an opinion and then you decide. Data analyses follow the exact methodology.

Did you know that data analysis forms part of your daily activities?

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Databases in Atc Units, Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones?

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Are there databases in Atc units? Do we really need data in Atc? What are some challenges to data generation in Atc?

For my first Master's thesis I decided to use Atcos from the CARICOM (Caribbean Community)  as part of a study on fatigue. With optimistic spirits, the knowledge of about 50 fatigue-related studies and training on my new toy - the latest statistical software, I sent out invitations to controller associations of the Caribbean and eagerly waited for the responses. Then I had a very rude awakening. 

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