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How to save 10,000 fingers

Sep 20, 2024 · 24m
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  • Table saws cause 30,000 emergency room injuries yearly with 3,000 amputations; inventor Steve Gass developed saw detecting fingers and stopping blade in milliseconds
  • Gass attempted to license technology to major tool companies as obvious win: reduce injuries and associated medical/wage costs
  • Episode explores economic externalities of injury costs and society's interest in minimizing harm through safety innovations

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