For [a system], the failure
modes: what fails, how it shows
up, what it causes downstream,
how likely detection is before
harm. Rank them, mark the three
worth designing against.
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Run a Failure Modes Analysis

Jun 30, 2026

Ranked by detectability, not just by likelihood.

Prompt

For [a described system], work through the failure modes: what can fail, how it shows up, what it causes downstream, and how likely detection is before harm. Rank them and mark the three worth designing against.

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