So, tomorrow they turn on the Large Hadron Collider
2008-Sep-09, Tuesday 08:57Leading to all kinds of people worried that turning it on will somehow destroy the world, either by turning it into strange matter, creating a black hole, or something. One interview with a scientist went so far as to describe people with such worries as "twats," which I thought was a refreshing bit of directness. Even so, when I read about people's worries, all I can think about is, "Prepare for unforeseen consequences."
"They're waiting for you, Gordon. In the test chamber."
"They're waiting for you, Gordon. In the test chamber."
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Date: 2008-Sep-09, Tuesday 22:02 (UTC)