Marc Gerstein investigates why influential people and organizations often fail to act on clear warnings, turning avoidable problems into full-scale disasters. He shifts the focus from technical faults to psychological, social and cultural blockages that impede whistle‑blowing and honest reporting.

Using a broad set of case studies—from industrial accidents and corporate scandals to economic and governmental crises—the book traces how small errors, group dynamics and distorted incentives can cascade into major harm.

What readers gain:

• Clear analysis of cognitive and social traps that silence warnings
• Illustrative cross-disciplinary case studies and patterns
• Practical steps to encourage truth‑telling and better decision-making

Includes a foreword and afterword by Daniel Ellsberg.

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