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> Do you think it would be an ethical thing to build a less secure bridge or building just for the sake of getting them out quicker and/or cheaper? Yes, and we
by IanCal 10y ago
> Do you think it would be an ethical thing to build a less secure bridge or building just for the sake of getting them out quicker and/or cheaper?
Yes, and we do this constantly. Nothing is ever designed to be completely safe because we'd never get anything done. Bridges aren't all designed to withstand magnitude 11 earthquakes. We arguably go too far because the costs of the final safety features could save far more lives if used for something like vaccinations, but that's not key here.
As always, the trick is where you draw the line.