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episode 5 - curating your resilience engineering 101
This is Fine! A podcast about resilience engineering and software
The Illusion of Safety in Engineering
This chapter explores the inadequacies in safety planning and operational promises through a case study of a non-operational nuclear power plant on Long Island. It critiques the prevalence of unrealistic expectations and 'fantasy documents' in engineering projects, highlighting the disconnection between ambitious planning and actual preparedness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of simplicity and resilience in complex systems, drawing on anecdotes and critiques from various industries, including a notable reference to the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
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