# What PS is Not

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

Systematically addresses the most common misconceptions about psychological safety: it is not about lowering standards, avoiding conflict, comfort, unlimited tolerance, or 'too much' safety. Argues definitional clarity is a practice, not pedantry.

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## Connected concepts (5)

- [What is PS?](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/about-psychological-safety.md)
- [Definition of PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-definition-of-psychological-safety.md)
- [PS ≠ Comfortable](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-doesnt-mean-feeling-comfortable.md)
- [PS vs Safe Space](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-vs-a-safe-space.md)
- [We Don't Need PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/we-dont-need-psychological-safety.md)