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Re:"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of N... by digging on Friday April 12, 2024 @04:07PM (#40017102)
I don't agree; to me it states they were so focused on aesthetics that they weren't able to see structural flaws. Like tunnel vision. Seems like the best way to state this phenomenon IMO.
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Re:"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of N... by c048 on Saturday April 13, 2024 @05:24AM (#40021736)
It can also easily mean they were willing on taking risks, like using unproven techniques, skirt close to minimum safety requirements or even ignore certain rules, just so it would look prettier.
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