
Meltdown by Chris Clearfield & András Tilcsik
Capsule Audio
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Meltdown by Chris Clearfield & András Tilcsik
Audiobook Summary:
In an era of interconnected systems, from global finance to everyday technology, the risk of catastrophic failure is escalating. Meltdown uncovers why these breakdowns happen and, more importantly, what we can do to stop them. This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes.
Discover the hidden patterns that link seemingly unrelated disasters, from market crashes to organizational fiascos. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Learn how complexity and "tight coupling" in our systems create vulnerabilities invisible to the naked eye, and how human psychology can inadvertently worsen these dangers.
If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. Explore actionable strategies like fostering diversity of thought, encouraging constructive dissent, improving communication, and designing more resilient systems. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. Equip yourself with the knowledge to anticipate, manage, and mitigate meltdowns in your work, your organization, and your life. Understand the forces at play and learn to build a safer, more secure future.
Duration - 9m.
Author - Capsule Audio.
Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E.
Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Capsule Audio
Digital Voice Chris E
Brairwood Publishing LLC
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Meltdown by Chris Clearfield & András Tilcsik Audiobook Summary: In an era of interconnected systems, from global finance to everyday technology, the risk of catastrophic failure is escalating. Meltdown uncovers why these breakdowns happen and, more importantly, what we can do to stop them. This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. Discover the hidden patterns that link seemingly unrelated disasters, from market crashes to organizational fiascos. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Learn how complexity and "tight coupling" in our systems create vulnerabilities invisible to the naked eye, and how human psychology can inadvertently worsen these dangers. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. Explore actionable strategies like fostering diversity of thought, encouraging constructive dissent, improving communication, and designing more resilient systems. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. Equip yourself with the knowledge to anticipate, manage, and mitigate meltdowns in your work, your organization, and your life. Understand the forces at play and learn to build a safer, more secure future. Duration - 9m. Author - Capsule Audio. Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E. Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Chapter One: The Danger Zone
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter Two: Deep Waters, New Horizons
Duration:00:00:46
Chapter Three: Hacking, Fraud, and All the News That’s Unfit to Print
Duration:00:00:56
Chapter Four: Out of the Danger Zone
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter Five: Complex Systems, Simple Tools
Duration:00:00:56
Chapter Six: Reading the Writing on the Wall
Duration:00:00:50
Chapter Seven: The Anatomy of Dissent
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter Eight: The Speed Bump Effect
Duration:00:01:00
Chapter Nine: Strangers in a Strange Land
Duration:00:00:58
Chapter Ten: Surprise!
Duration:00:01:10
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:20