David Mindell

David A. Mindell is a researcher and author specializing in the history and technology of navigation, submarines, and human-technology interaction. As a professor at MIT, he explores how innovative tools shape human experiences and decision-making in critical environments like underwater exploration and aviation. His work combines history, engineering, and social sciences to understand how technological systems influence safety, trust, and performance. Mindell’s insights help improve complex technological operations by emphasizing the importance of human skills and organizational practices alongside technical design.