A Fascination with Failure: Death On The Dancefloor (Classic)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Weight of Design: Lessons from Tragedy
This chapter examines the fascinating history and manufacture of pencils, emphasizing their critical role in design and engineering. It intertwines personal narratives and historical reflections, particularly focusing on the catastrophic collapse of the Hyatt Regency skywalks, offering insight into the nature of engineering failures. The chapter serves as a poignant reminder of the balance between creativity and structural integrity, with lessons learned from disaster echoing throughout.
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