Lisbon to Sendai, New Haven to Fukushima: Thoughts on 3/11 (original) (raw)

This article reflects on the implications of technology and accidents through the lens of historical nuclear disasters, including Fukushima and Chernobyl. It discusses the distinctions between mistakes and failures, suggesting that many failures in technological systems are often seen as outside human control despite prior knowledge of risks. The author emphasizes the continuous evolution of technology and questions the concept of accidents as merely chance events, proposing a deeper understanding of human responsibility in technological failures.