SouthernJet Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Scientists Not So Sure 'Doomsday Machine' Won't Destroy World Tuesday, January 27, 2009 AP Still worried that the Large Hadron Collider will create a black hole that will destroy the Earth when it's finally switched on this summer? Um, well, you may have a point. Three physicists have reexamined the math surrounding the creation of microscopic black holes in the Switzerland-based LHC, the world's largest particle collider, and determined that they won't simply evaporate in a millisecond as had previously been predicted. Rather, Roberto Casadio of the University of Bologna in Italy and Sergio Fabi and Benjamin Harms of the University of Alabama say mini black holes could exist for much longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 With our luck, if that really were gonna happen, it would happen before a Jets Superbowl appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think out of control deficit spending, printing of money, and endless BS bailouts will do us in before the giant black hole kills us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Scientists Not So Sure 'Doomsday Machine' Won't Destroy World Tuesday, January 27, 2009 AP Still worried that the Large Hadron Collider will create a black hole that will destroy the Earth when it's finally switched on this summer? Um, well, you may have a point. Three physicists have reexamined the math surrounding the creation of microscopic black holes in the Switzerland-based LHC, the world's largest particle collider, and determined that they won't simply evaporate in a millisecond as had previously been predicted. Rather, Roberto Casadio of the University of Bologna in Italy and Sergio Fabi and Benjamin Harms of the University of Alabama say mini black holes could exist for much longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think out of control deficit spending, printing of money, and endless BS bailouts will do us in before the giant black hole kills us. I am betting on the scumbag cabbie who is always talking jibberish into his bluetooth headset while driving me around and is actually a member of a sleeper cell will do us in before blackholes or the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 With our luck, if that really were gonna happen, it would happen before a Jets Superbowl appearance. With this brilliant post, you have nailed the defeatist attitude by which I lead my life. Brilliant. POTW nomination from this depressed soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am betting on the scumbag cabbie who is always talking jibberish into his bluetooth headset while driving me around and is actually a member of a sleeper cell will do us in before blackholes or the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Frankly, it sounds like there is enough doubt about this that we should strongly consider putting the whole thing off for 100 years and reconsider it when we know more. I personally am not completely comforted by legit scientists saying that a black hole which instantly gobbles up the Earth PROBABLY won't result from this experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32green Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I dont trust these scientists since skylab fell out of space. I'm moving my lawn furniture inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joebabyny Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Scientists Not So Sure 'Doomsday Machine' Won't Destroy World Tuesday, January 27, 2009 AP Still worried that the Large Hadron Collider will create a black hole that will destroy the Earth when it's finally switched on this summer? Um, well, you may have a point. Three physicists have reexamined the math surrounding the creation of microscopic black holes in the Switzerland-based LHC, the world's largest particle collider, and determined that they won't simply evaporate in a millisecond as had previously been predicted. Rather, Roberto Casadio of the University of Bologna in Italy and Sergio Fabi and Benjamin Harms of the University of Alabama say mini black holes could exist for much longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I dont trust these scientists since skylab fell out of space. I'm moving my lawn furniture inside. It's not just scientists for me. For the longest time, I have seen that most institutions in which we have placed our trust--financial, housing, medical, educational, etc.--have been corrupted by greed and flawed "business" models. Further, a large proportion of the individuals which comprise these institutions are either incompetent or satisfied to be spoon fed the party line by drug companies, lobbyists, or heads of multi-national conglomerates that fund "research" like we are about to witness with the Hadron Collider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It's not just scientists for me. For the longest time, I have seen that most institutions in which we have placed our trust--financial, housing, medical, educational, etc.--have been corrupted by greed and flawed "business" models. Further, a large proportion of the individuals which comprise these institutions are either incompetent or satisfied to be spoon fed the party line by drug companies, lobbyists, or heads of multi-national conglomerates that fund "research" like we are about to witness with the Hadron Collider. The mindset is nothing new. It's just re-directed. People used to put all that trust in mystical beings and their pimps in the church. They weren't any better served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32green Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It's not just scientists for me. For the longest time, I have seen that most institutions in which we have placed our trust--financial, housing, medical, educational, etc.--have been corrupted by greed and flawed "business" models. Further, a large proportion of the individuals which comprise these institutions are either incompetent or satisfied to be spoon fed the party line by drug companies, lobbyists, or heads of multi-national conglomerates that fund "research" like we are about to witness with the Hadron Collider. Hence the AMC Gremlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Black Hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The mindset is nothing new. It's just re-directed. People used to put all that trust in mystical beings and their pimps in the church. They weren't any better served. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Doomsday Machine??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I dont trust these scientists since skylab fell out of space. I'm moving my lawn furniture inside. You mean it's not part of your dining room ensemble year-round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irish Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Meh, the zombies are coming in 2012 anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry I got carried away....again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutout Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Meh, the zombies are coming in 2012 anyways. I'll be ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32green Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 You mean it's not part of your dining room ensemble year-round? wtf Meh, the zombies are coming in 2012 anyways. Lol, poor zombies show up and everything is destroyed already. "wtf, what a gyp" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I dont trust these scientists since skylab fell out of space. I'm moving my lawn furniture inside. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliec Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'll tell ya what, if some underground machine deep below Europe can create a hole in space, that'll be a hell of a show. Better wear sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry I got carried away....again... ya, slightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'll tell ya what, if some underground machine deep below Europe can create a hole in space, that'll be a hell of a show. Better wear sunglasses. You mean the Morlocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 What I dont get is why they need to word "LARGE" in there whenever they mention "Large Hadron Collider"....is the word 'LARGE' really necessary, when you see pics of this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 You mean the Morlocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That's hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32green Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That's hot. yeah if you are into KAthy Bates lebanese scenes. blech pittoooo-ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Morlocks give the best back rubs.....or so Ive heard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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