Bugs Quote by John Scalzi
“In other words, crew deaths are a feature, not a bug," Cassaway said, dryly.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Collapsing Empire, 2017
He notes that crew deaths are expected and built into the system, not a glitch.
In simple terms: Deaths are intentional system feature.
Key Takeaway
Plan for risk in operations.
Themes
risk
military
systems
expectations
Mood
cynical
analytical
Type
fiction
military
When to use this quote
- space missions
- combat planning
- crew training
Key Concepts
systems design
military ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you mitigate morale loss?
- What safeguards can reduce unnecessary deaths?
A Different Perspective
Accepting loss may desensitize to human cost.
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