👉 Hurt engineering refers to the unintended negative consequences or damages that arise from engineering decisions, processes, or products. These can stem from a variety of sources, including unforeseen environmental impacts, safety hazards, economic disruptions, or social inequities. For example, the development of the Flint water crisis involved engineering choices that led to lead contamination in the city's water supply, causing widespread health issues. Similarly, the production of certain materials or technologies might result in pollution or resource depletion, affecting ecosystems and communities. Hurt engineering underscores the importance of considering long-term impacts and ethical implications in engineering practices to prevent such adverse outcomes.
