Earth 'not at risk' from collider

[Chugnut]

Our planet is not at risk from the world's most powerful particle physics experiment, a report has concluded.

The document addresses fears that the Large Hadron Collider is so energetic, it could have unforeseen consequences.

Critics are worried that mini-black holes made at the soon-to-open facility on the French-Swiss border might threaten the Earth's very existence.

But the report, issued the European Organization for Nuclear Research, says there is "no conceivable danger".

So that's alright then...

Linky

Sounds like the beginning of Half Life!

[RichardCranium]

I daresay the experimental physicists involved in this project have made similar calculations - they probably also have spouses, children and big shiny motor cars that they don't want to see annihilated

Cause and effect ... boring. Don't bother me with detail.

Everlasting fame and a Nobel prize ... I want some.

"Professor ShinyBonce, I command you to press the RED button. NOW!

Bwa ha ha ha ha haaa!"

[pisces]

At least if they do destroy the earth the end will be quick.

It'll be just like The Wizard of Oz so will take at least 90 minutes.

[RichardCranium]

At least if they do destroy the earth the end will be quick.

Not necessarily. If a strange quark were created, it would take a long time and be unpleasant for those of us who live up here on the crust.

Meanwhile, linky. Details linky.

[Board Game Geek]

Unfortunate as it is to see the end of your loved ones, there is a "positive side" to the black hole earth gobbling scenario.

At least you can go, comforted in the fact that all the evil sob's who have done you harm get their just deserts too :-)


I wonder if it would create a "disturbance" in the Force ?


Que Sera Sera

[pisces]

So long as France goes first it'll be worth it

[kali]

So long as France goes first it'll be worth it

America

[Mailman]

Wasnt Nikolai Tesla the last guy to really experiment with the unknown when he created the worlds first EMP weapon (cept there was nothing to EMP back then apart from the power station on the other side of the country he shorted out)????

Mailman

[NotAllThere]

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The document addresses fears that the Large Hadron Collider is so energetic, it could have unforeseen consequences.

Anything can have unforeseen consequences. That's why they're unforeseen.

[RichardCranium]

Anything can have unforeseen consequences. That's why they're unforeseen.

That reminds me of the Corporate Risk Manager at ClientCo.

He is adamant that if we all record our risks in his special template then everything will be fine.

Meanwhile, as we all dutifully fill in our little forms, projects slide gently into the mud.

Risk number: 548
Description: Unforeseen consequences mean we may blow up the world.
Probability: 15%
Impact: 100%
Countermeasures: Do not press the RED button.

"Professor ShinyBonce! When you quite finished with that spreadsheet, will you please get on and press the RED button?"