I use the words "unauthorized behavior" rather than "accident" because we must guard against many types of events- psychopathic or irrational individuals, mechanical or human failure, sabotage, irresponsible behavior, and so on. (Herman Kahn)

I use the words "unauthorized behavior" rather than "accident" because we must guard against many types of events- psychopathic or irrational individuals, mechanical or human failure, sabotage, irresponsible behavior, and so on.

Herman Kahn

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