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What does it mean?
Nature has strict consequences that are not easily forgiven or overlooked.
In plain terms
Nature is strict and does not forgive mistakes like people might.
What can you take from it?
Respect natural laws as they are unforgiving.

Where it applies

  • engineering safety
  • environmental planning
  • risk management

Putting it to work

  • audit for natural risks
  • follow physical limits
  • plan for failure

Questions to consider

  • What natural limits are you working within?
  • What happens if you ignore reality?

Another view

This ignores how human ingenuity can adapt to natural limits.

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