Safety barriers can be seen as inconvenient and unnecessary. When they appear placed too far away from the object we intend to observe, it is easy to ignore their presence. What we do not know is the magnitude of the potential hazards ahead. We are rarely the experts and yet we consider our mastery of conventional wisdom to be all the safety we need.

If we are ready to embrace edgecraft, we must understand that traveling beyond edges has consequences. How do you evaluate warning signs and the potential benefits of navigating beyond the barrier?