[mrheosuper]

>someone had a case that burned them in some previous project and now his life mission is to prevent that from happening ever again

Isn't that what makes them senior ? If you dont want that behaviour, just hire a bunch of fresh grad.

[lukan]

No, extrapolating from one bad experience to universal approach does not make anyone senior.

There are situations where it applies and situation where it doesn't. Having the experience to see what applies in this new context is what senior (usually) means.

[sanderjd]

The people I admire most talk a lot more about "risk" than about "right vs. wrong". You can do that thing that caused that all-nighter 5 years ago, it isn't "wrong", but it is risky, and the person who pulled that all-nighter has useful information about that risk. It often makes sense to accept risks, but it's always good to be aware that you're doing so.

[ozim]

Nope, not realizing something doesn't apply and not being able to take in arguments is cargo culting not being a senior.