Destruction of the Earth?
This article predicts the destruction of the earth due to particle physics experiments at the large collider being built in CERN. Will such an incident ever come to pass? Who knows.
Research in particle physics is infamous for generating lots of pure science that is rarely, if ever, able to be used for the benefit of mankind. Still, when the first studies on radioactivity were made, who would have imagined the future implications it would have brought to this world? I have no doubt that the creative genius of man will still be able to find a way to harness this science to his benefit, eventually. If mankind were ever concerned with so many "if"s and "maybe"s (as evidenced in the article), we would never have been where we are today. Thus, in the interest of mankind, it is probably a good idea to continue with the experiments. Even if the worst were to happen, look on the bright side! It's probably one of the most painless ways to leave this world. :)
Research in particle physics is infamous for generating lots of pure science that is rarely, if ever, able to be used for the benefit of mankind. Still, when the first studies on radioactivity were made, who would have imagined the future implications it would have brought to this world? I have no doubt that the creative genius of man will still be able to find a way to harness this science to his benefit, eventually. If mankind were ever concerned with so many "if"s and "maybe"s (as evidenced in the article), we would never have been where we are today. Thus, in the interest of mankind, it is probably a good idea to continue with the experiments. Even if the worst were to happen, look on the bright side! It's probably one of the most painless ways to leave this world. :)
