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Quote: system accidents naturally occur in systems with interactive complexity and tight coupling; e.g., nuclear power plants

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If interactive complexity and tight coupling-- system characteristics--inevitably … a system accident. The odd term normal accident … inevitable. … System accidents are uncommon, even rare; yet this … [For example, nuclear power plants]   Google-1   Google-2

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