How Complex Systems Fail

The Paper

How Complex Systems Fail (http://web.mit.edu/2.75/resources/random/How%20Complex%20Systems%20Fail.pdf)

There is a summary done on the morning paper, here (https://blog.acolyer.org/2016/02/10/how-complex-systems-fail/).

Format

We start at 6:10, don't be late!

The discussion lasts for about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending upon the paper.

• Read the paper (done before you arrive)

• Introductions (name, and background)

• First impressions (1-2 minutes this is what I thought)

• Structured review (we move through the paper in order, everyone gets a chance to ask questions, offer comments, and raise concerns)

• Free form discussion

• Nominate and vote on the next paper

• Adjourn for food and/or drink at Campagnollo Upstairs (https://www.facebook.com/CampUpstairs)

Abstract

Being a Short Treatise on the Nature of Failure; How Failure is Evaluated; How Failure is Attributed to Proximate Cause; and the Resulting New Understanding of Patient Safety.

Getting There

Demonware is right near the Main and Terminal Sky Train station, and there is usually street parking available. Enter into the lobby, if no one is there to take you up the elevator, look for a sign and it'll have a contact number you can text to ask to be let up.