Month: October 2023
Systemic failures and consequential risks
Conceptual overview: Systemic failures refer to breakdowns that occur within an interconnected set of components or systems, where the malfunction of one element can lead to cascading failures across the entire network. These are not isolated incidents but are often the result of complex interactions between various subsystems, policies, and human actors. The embedded YouTube video contains much of the text in this blog, and may be easier to process. Introduction The National Health Service (NHS) stands as a beaconRead More …