In this episode, we explore the historical account of the Vasa, a 17th-century Swedish warship that famously sank on its maiden voyage. We discuss how seemingly minor, individual decisions during its construction accumulated to create a fundamentally unstable vessel, leading to its demise. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Vasa 01:42 King Gustavus and the Vision 03:46 Design Flaws and Oversight 07:07 Maiden Voyage and Sinking
