Abstract:
When we first think of failure, we often go to our own personal stories. Sometimes, however, those failures are brought into the public view. As a reminder that even famo...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
When we first think of failure, we often go to our own personal stories. Sometimes, however, those failures are brought into the public view. As a reminder that even famous companies are made up of fallible people, the following are some short case studies of epic product failures. For now, we’ll focus on products and services because they’re easier to relate to. You might have even held them in your hand and thought to yourself, “This thing is dumb,” or “I would not make that same mistake.”
Published in: IEEE Potentials ( Volume: 41, Issue: 4, July-Aug. 2022)
Aerospace Defense Analyst and Instructor, Royal Canadian Air Force W/C William G. Barker VC Aerospace College, Winnipeg, Canada
Greg Linton (greg@gregjlinton.com) earned his M.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. His thesis was related to satellite communications. He is currently an aerospace defense analyst and instructor (which is far more glamorous than just saying teacher) for the Royal Canadian Air Force W/C William G. Barker VC Aerospace College, Winnipeg, R3J 2M8, Canada. His home office...Show More
Greg Linton (greg@gregjlinton.com) earned his M.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. His thesis was related to satellite communications. He is currently an aerospace defense analyst and instructor (which is far more glamorous than just saying teacher) for the Royal Canadian Air Force W/C William G. Barker VC Aerospace College, Winnipeg, R3J 2M8, Canada. His home office...View more
Aerospace Defense Analyst and Instructor, Royal Canadian Air Force W/C William G. Barker VC Aerospace College, Winnipeg, Canada
Greg Linton (greg@gregjlinton.com) earned his M.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. His thesis was related to satellite communications. He is currently an aerospace defense analyst and instructor (which is far more glamorous than just saying teacher) for the Royal Canadian Air Force W/C William G. Barker VC Aerospace College, Winnipeg, R3J 2M8, Canada. His home office is filled with broken things from failed projects.
Greg Linton (greg@gregjlinton.com) earned his M.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. His thesis was related to satellite communications. He is currently an aerospace defense analyst and instructor (which is far more glamorous than just saying teacher) for the Royal Canadian Air Force W/C William G. Barker VC Aerospace College, Winnipeg, R3J 2M8, Canada. His home office is filled with broken things from failed projects.View more