Stability is a characteristic that we desire in all technology. Without stability, things get precarious; we become unsure of whether things will break at any moment. Stability is best exemplified by a common piece of real-world technology. Compare these two bridges:
[Photos from Unsplash / by Zach Lezniewicz / by Jacalyn Beales]
They both technically operate correctly as bridges. However, one has previously suffered damage and has been fixed with a simple plank of wood. Which bridge would you trust to safely convey a hundred people across? Probably the one on the right. It is firmly in place with guard rails, and, crucially, no ...
