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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