This collection of excerpts discusses the challenges of managing extreme complexity in various fields, including medicine, construction, aviation, and finance. It highlights that despite having accumulated vast knowledge and highly skilled professionals, avoidable failures persist due to our inherent human limitations and the difficulty of applying that knowledge consistently. The text proposes a seemingly simple, yet powerful, solution: the checklist, presenting examples of its successful implementation in improving safety and efficiency by providing structure and promoting teamwork and communication, arguing that it's not about reducing individual skill but about ensuring the effective utilization of collective expertise in complex situations.
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