When we get to feeling burdened by Dilbertian minutiae, let us call to mind some of the focus on nitty-gritty detail required by people who operate almost any part of the electricity system.
It’s treated as serious business, because the minutiae have to do with safety and reliability of the power system. Failing at any little thing can mean paperwork and penalties, since the point is to avoid a system crash. But it can generate a wry grin sometimes, a reminder of the lengths we go to to try ensuring perfection. › Continue Reading