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The frequent occurrence of hardware malfunctions and false alarms in high-risk technological systems, illustrating the fragility of containment.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
Chapter 3, "The Containment Problem," explores the historical and ongoing challenges of managing and containing high-risk technologies, particularly nuclear weapons, to prevent catastrophic consequences. It traces the evolution of containment strategies from early technological disruptions like the printing press to modern nuclear nonproliferation efforts, highlighting the persistent risks of accidents, proliferation, and unintended consequences. The chapter underscores the complexity of technological containment in a globalized world where risks are self-created and difficult to fully control.