Boeing: created designs, warned them not to skimp on testing
UW: tested a bunch of models, all failed well below requirements
Various Manufacturers: Built what was asked, but warned them to test it thoroughly
CEO, Rush: Let’s skimp on materials and testing. Also, let’s ignore all the warnings from qualified employees, manufacturers, and licensing bodies.
Fin
Long read, but if you’d still like a summary (via Meta AI):
The article reports on the Titan submersible disaster, which killed all five people on board. The submersible, operated by OceanGate, imploded due to pressure hull failure. Key points:
- OceanGate’s CEO, Stockton Rush, prioritized profit over safety, ignoring expert warnings.
- The Titan submersible was not certified by any regulatory agency, and passengers signed risk waivers.
- The incident highlights the lack of regulation in deep-sea tourism and raises ethical questions.
I have just realised that you don’t sign risk waivers when getting in planes
or cars. Those get tested thoroughly.
Or elevators. Those are fuly automatic, and once you’re inside, you’re at the mercy of software.
Nooooo I ain’t trustin no fully self driving otis machine
Protip: if you are at all claustrophobic do not read anything about how the Titan submersible was constructed.
Someone decided we didn’t already have enough articles about this?
