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by avgDev 320 days ago
Rush could be placed in Wikipedia under hubris.

His hubris killed people. He ignored experts. He ignored warnings. This outcome was predictable.

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The problem is that SpaceX was told the same and it succeeded despite the ods. History is harsh to people who fail.
SpaceX did not send manned missions for a while.

If the hull failed without people it would be no big deal. However, Rush was running out of money so he felt rushed and got reckless.