This podcast episode uses the sinking of the Titanic as a case study to explore human behavior during a crisis. The hosts discuss the events leading up to the sinking, focusing on the initial impact, passenger reactions, and the lifeboat evacuation process, highlighting the ambiguities in the "women and children first" protocol and the resulting inequities. Specific examples include the varied responses of passengers and crew, the under-capacity of lifeboats, and the controversial actions of some survivors. The discussion reveals how class, gender, and individual choices significantly influenced survival rates, challenging simplistic narratives of the disaster. The episode concludes by setting the stage for a future discussion on the aftermath and lasting impact of the Titanic's sinking.
