Bridges Quote by Anonymous
“When someone builds a bridge, he uses engineers who have been certified as knowing what they are doing. Yet when someone builds you a software program, he has no similar certification, even though your safety may be just as dependent upon that software working as it is upon the bridge supporting your weight.”
About This Quote
The quote highlights the disparity between rigorous certification for physical infrastructure and the lack of comparable standards for software, despite similar safety stakes.
In simple terms: Software safety lacks formal certification unlike bridges.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for stronger software certification.
Themes
safety
technology
trust
responsibility
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- critical infrastructure
- medical devices
- autonomous vehicles
- financial systems
Key Concepts
risk management
engineering ethics
software reliability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance safety with rapid software development?
- What standards could ensure software reliability?
A Different Perspective
Certification processes can be costly and slow innovation.
