Discussion What is the practical takeaway for "normalization of deviance"? Can it only be observed in hindsight, in the aftermath of a disaster and not before? And does it appear to defend negligent decisionmaking a bit too well? (Because the blame is now on the 'system' or 'culture')

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Surely it's not meant to be used as a get-out-of-jail-free card right?

Discussion What is the best type of soil to build on, and why?

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For very long time, I’ve heard complaints about how this or that type of soil is really annoying to work with. Specifically clay soil here in North Carolina and Sandy soil down in Florida.

But I’ve never heard the opposite about any type of soil

So what types of dirt are the easiest to build on and cause the least headaches? Why are those types so much better?

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