When Schiphol Airport shredded 400 squirrels (and why no one was to blame)
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Unaccountable Machines: The Squirrel and Boeing Cases
This chapter examines the tragic fate of 400 ground squirrels mishandled at Schiphol Airport, leading to their disposal due to bureaucratic failures. It draws parallels with Boeing's corporate culture shift that prioritized financial decisions over engineering integrity, resulting in catastrophic outcomes. Through these cases, the chapter critiques systemic unaccountability in organizations and its dire consequences on ethical decision-making.
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