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Allusions to black holes or Feynmans QED appears to be somewhat highbrow for the level of problem the B787 has at present. The hi tech battery/electronics have some problems... this is more a Homer Simpson "D'oh!" moment I would have thought, as far as program risk management goes. One assumes that given their time again, there would be some changes in how and what they decide to add as bleeding edge technology.
The assumption of responsibility of the FAA in the present condition is not consistent with their obligations; the regulator merely determines that the compliance basis of the manufacturer has been proved at the time of certification, to the agreed basis of certification. If the manufacturer has a problem thereafter but complied appropriately with the process, then it is a defect to be dealt with accordingly by manufacturer and regulatory process of continued airworthiness. The FAA ACO is obviously aware of the commercial sensitivity of the current situation, but it is not of their making, they didn't force the manufacturer to apply new technology. The special conditions that apply to the battery were reasonable and at the time of determination, the evidence would (or should) have pointed to the compliance with the intent of the regulations.