# Deadweight

An emergency aboard a pleasure cruiser makes problem-solving the centre of attention. The premise asks how people work together when diagnosis and action compete for time.

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## A reading lens

Notice how different responsibilities shape what each person considers urgent. Understanding a failure and being able to correct it are related but distinct challenges.

## Questions for your reading

- How do people prioritize under a shrinking deadline?
- What makes technical knowledge useful to a team?

## Source books

- [Haedian Sci-Fi Short Stories: Volume One](https://paulhaedo.com/books/haedian-sci-fi-short-stories-volume-one/)

[Deadweight](https://paulhaedo.com/stories/deadweight/)