Thread: May 2008 (LHC) Particle Accelerator - Miracle or Catastrophe?

The problem with all of the doomsday prophecies surrounding the LHC is that they are all the same ones that were brought out every other time a particle accelerator was about to be completed. Theoretically, it is possible that we destroy the universe with the LHC but a possibility is far from a high probability. Personally, I have been waiting on the edge of my seat for this since the first time I heard about its construction 7 or so years ago.

Originally Posted by Xaqaria

The problem with all of the doomsday prophecies surrounding the LHC is that they are all the same ones that were brought out every other time a particle accelerator was about to be completed. Theoretically, it is possible that we destroy the universe with the LHC but a possibility is far from a high probability. Personally, I have been waiting on the edge of my seat for this since the first time I heard about its construction 7 or so years ago.

Well, the events that happen in a particle excellerator occur periodically in the rest of the universe right? Like when galaxyies collied and what not.

So if it happens naturally out there and the universe is still here dont ya think the reactions of those ppl is abit over the top?

Originally Posted by Xaqaria

The problem with all of the doomsday prophecies surrounding the LHC is that they are all the same ones that were brought out every other time a particle accelerator was about to be completed. Theoretically, it is possible that we destroy the universe with the LHC but a possibility is far from a high probability. Personally, I have been waiting on the edge of my seat for this since the first time I heard about its construction 7 or so years ago.

I wait in eager anticipation as well, I wonder what this "God particle" (Higgs Boson) is supposedly about anyway.

wether we get crushed or not. we won't feel a thing. we will simply cease to exist faster thatn your brain will realise.

In layman's terms, the Higg's Boson is the particle which, if it is found to exist, will prove pretty soundly that our current model of subatomic particles and forces is correct. Therefore there's a lot at astake.

I would go into more technical detail if I could, but unfortunately I'm just a layman too.

Lol, thanks.

There is a show coming on Discovery Channel, right now, (Called "Mega Builders") and they're going to be talking about the LHC.

Originally Posted by Jeff777

I wait in eager anticipation as well, I wonder what this "God particle" (Higgs Boson) is supposedly about anyway.

Its the theorized addition to the standard model that supposedly gives all other matter mass. Basically, it is (if it exists) the only reason why anything has substance.

Considering I put Ouroboros in my signature a week or two before this came out... The synchronicity with this was pretty staggering. Nice to know I'm on the pulse...

Ouroboros, CERN, and A Trip Through the Water Door

well I cant wait for the LHC experiment, and frankly if the experts dont see a issue with its operation then what risk is there? I mean what could the less informed know that the experts dont, it seems silly that people keep coming out with this doomsday crap all it does is stand in the way of scientific progress.

Any black holes which are created will be tiny less then the size of an atom and they are only destructive within a certain radius with is surprisingly small and lies withing the range of or just beyond the event horizon. Not to mention the fact that they will degrade almost instantly

More importantly any black holes created will be proof of super string theory and ultimately may lead to discoveries in M Theory which is just spectacular. Just think if LHC works we may have a theory of Everything and be able to explain were the universe came from frankly I think it is worth the tiny risk they are taking

Originally Posted by mark

well I cant wait for the LHC experiment, and frankly if the experts dont see a issue with its operation then what risk is there? I mean what could the less informed know that the experts dont, it seems silly that people keep coming out with this doomsday crap all it does is stand in the way of scientific progress.

Any black holes which are created will be tiny less then the size of an atom and they are only destructive within a certain radius with is surprisingly small and lies withing the range of or just beyond the event horizon. Not to mention the fact that they will degrade almost instantly

More importantly any black holes created will be proof of super string theory and ultimately may lead to discoveries in M Theory which is just spectacular. Just think if LHC works we may have a theory of Everything and be able to explain were the universe came from frankly I think it is worth the tiny risk they are taking

Completely agree.

Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Completely agree.

good stuff mate!

oh by the way when is that mega movers program on?

Originally Posted by SolSkye

Considering I put Ouroboros in my signature a week or two before this came out... The synchronicity with this was pretty staggering. Nice to know I'm on the pulse...

Ouroboros, CERN, and A Trip Through the Water Door

This means what????

Whatever you want it to mean...