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The episode explores the hidden world of test engineering, revealing how products, infrastructure, and technologies are rigorously tested to withstand real-world conditions — from bears destroying canisters to chickens shot into jet engines — and argues that understanding these tests is e
The episode explores the hidden world of test engineering, revealing how products, infrastructure, and technologies are rigorously tested to withstand real-world conditions — from bears destroying canisters to chickens shot into jet engines — and argues that understanding these tests is e
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Alex Davies
narrative on 99% Invisible
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Alex DaviesRoman MarsW.H. MerrillSteve GassHugh DeHaven
Books
Kobuk the Destroyerby Alex Davies
Companies
Underwriters Laboratories
Products & Tools
SawStop
Topics
Artificial IntelligenceLong Form Journalism
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