# Definition of PS

*Tom Geraghty · History & Foundations, Models & Critique*

Makes the case for why a clear, precise definition of psychological safety matters — not as pedantry but as practice. Examines the pressures toward semantic drift, the value of a shared compass, and what gets lost when the term becomes a synonym for comfort, niceness, or wellness.

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