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Understanding technology's inevitable failures;
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how complex technological systems fail. Perrow's framework of analyzing risks based on complexity and coupling is unique, and his case studies of major accidents such as Chernobyl and the Challenger disaster offer valuable insights into the social dynamic of technological risk. Perrow's discussion of the Y2K computer problem may seem dated, but his analysis of the conditions that lead to "normal accidents" remains relevant today. Overall, Normal Accidents is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will make readers rethink their assumptions about safety and risk in our increasingly complex and interconnected world.
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Understanding technology's inevitable failures;
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how complex technological systems fail. Perrow's framework of analyzing risks based on complexity and coupling is unique, and his case studies of major accidents such as Chernobyl and the Challenger disaster offer valuable insights into the social dynamic of technological risk. Perrow's discussion of the Y2K computer problem may seem dated, but his analysis of the conditions that lead to "normal accidents" remains relevant today. Overall, Normal Accidents is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will make readers rethink their assumptions about safety and risk in our increasingly complex and interconnected world.
