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Meltdown

10 min read 13 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A gripping exploration of why complex systems fail—from nuclear plants to hospitals—and how to spot the hidden cracks before they cause catastrophe.

You’ll learn

  • Why complexity and tight coupling breed disaster
  • How the normalcy bias blinds us to warning signs
  • The power of deference to expertise in high-risk teams
  • How to build resilience through marginal gains