When + How Engineering fails us

When + How Engineering fails us

1. When economic benefits outweigh the benefit to society

2. When people are not at the heart of the work

3. When people put personal/financial gain over the public interest

4. When ethical implications are not considered

5. If a person/company have compromised morals/principles

6. When we overlook the unintended use of our inventions

7. When social, political and ethical ramifications of our work is overlooked

8. If there is a grave error of judgement in technical calculations

   • Lack of technical understanding
   • Lack of competency