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Author reflects on life and machine mortality through survivor curves

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This article reflects on the concept of "survivor curves" as introduced by an engineer named Norm. Initially, the author encountered these curves in the context of machine lifespans, where they modeled the probability of a machine surviving over time. Later, the author saw similar curves applied to human populations, noting the distinct patterns that reflected different societal factors, such as infant mortality rates. AI

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Author reflects on life and machine mortality through survivor curves

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