
Charles B. Perrow
Emeritus professor of sociology at Yale University and visiting professor at Stanford University, known for his theory on catastrophic accidents in complex systems.
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Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ep. 100 Can major accidents be prevented?
Guest Charles B. Perrow discusses the inevitability of catastrophic accidents in complex systems. Key points include failures in unpredictable ways, bias against nuclear power, and the importance of operator response in disasters. Perrow's theory predicts multiple failures leading to a 'perfect storm' that is hard to prevent, highlighting the limitations of better technology in averting major accidents.