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At this point we could simply link to some "fail compilations" on YouTube. (Or if you prefer parodies, check out this German classic, "[[wikipedia:Forklift_Driver_Klaus_%E2%80%93_The_First_Day_on_the_Job|Forklift Driver Klaus]]".) | At this point we could simply link to some "fail compilations" on YouTube. (Or if you prefer parodies, check out this German classic, "[[wikipedia:Forklift_Driver_Klaus_%E2%80%93_The_First_Day_on_the_Job|Forklift Driver Klaus]]".) | ||
But there's also the more serious category of '' | But there's also the more serious category of failing: ''systematically'' e.g. when a society does it as a whole. | ||
For instance, in many states, antibiotics are overused. It's against one's better judgment, but our greed for money makes it easy to ignore dangers that occur in a delayed manner. | For instance, in many states, antibiotics are overused. It's against one's better judgment, but our greed for money makes it easy to ignore dangers that occur in a delayed manner. | ||