R.C. SproulI do not want to drive across a bridge designed by an engineer who believed the numbers in structural stress models are relative truths.
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Engineers are very concerned about safety. We don't want people to get hurt or hurt others. That's why we make bridges that are strong enough to hold the weight of the cars on them. But, there are certain engineers who believe that numbers in structural stress models are absolute truths.
They believe the numbers are perfect, which means they believe the bridge is perfect (and safe). These engineers say that if you lift weights on the bridge, it will crack. And then, when the bridge really needs to be repaired, this engineer wants to reinforce it with more concrete and steel.
Source: Choosing My Religion
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