On remembering civilians

The “Systems & Responsibility“ Approach

In science and technology , we often discuss optimisation and control. Yet, the most profound failure of any system is the recurring pattern where ordinary lives become the collateral of power. Reflecting on the timeline from Flight 655 to the 2025-26 protests, this essay explores how complex systems translate conflict into human consequences, and why we must look at civilian suffering as a question of systemic responsibility.