Absorbing Neutrons, Shaping Time
Boron and gadolinium do not produce energy in a reactor. They help define the conditions under which energy can be produced safely, predictably, and over time.
Operator Error Is Not the Whole Story
Operator error is often used as a simple explanation for failure. In complex technical systems, it should not close the analysis. It should open a deeper question: what made the action possible, likely, or difficult to recover from?