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Brian Cox,Large Hadron Collider,TED,CERN What Went Wrong (And What's Next) at the LHC

What Went Wrong (And What's Next) at the LHC

posted by Haldaug 7 months 1 week ago • 2156 views
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In this short talk from TED U 2009, Brian Cox shares what's new with the CERN supercollider. He covers the repairs now underway and what the future holds for the largest science experiment ever attempted.

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Hmm... this guy's accent quite reminds me of David Firth. It's very disconcerting imagining Salad Fingers talking about the operation of the LHC.


written by Janus  | 7 months 1 week ago | CH
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hahha, I remember salad fingers videos.

My main concern with what has been said in this video is if the manufacturer of the part paid in full the repair costs. That weak link in the chain fucked it up pretty good and they should be accountable. I want to know who made that part and if they paid for the repairs and new part.


written by nerbula  | 7 months 1 week ago | CH
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so apart from answering some physics questions (according to the Wiki entry on the LHC), is there some end reason why they are doing this? Is there something they can use from the results to benefit mankind or are they just hoping to blow up the universe?


written by zomgunicorns  | 7 months 1 week ago | CH
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Check out Eklek playlist for all things LHC.
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written by eric3579  | 7 months 1 week ago | CH
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There's something about a skinny geek saying "new worlds to conquer" I find hilarious.


written by Payback  | 7 months 1 week ago | CH
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>> ^zomgunicorns:
so apart from answering some physics questions (according to the Wiki entry on the LHC), is there some end reason why they are doing this? Is there something they can use from the results to benefit mankind or are they just hoping to blow up the universe?


well, its a 50/50 chance


written by CaptainPlanet  | 7 months ago | CH
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see, cuz, theres 2 possibilities, and 2 makes , like, u know how a coin has two sides?

50/50


written by CaptainPlanet  | 7 months ago | CH
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>> ^zomgunicorns:
so apart from answering some physics questions (according to the Wiki entry on the LHC), is there some end reason why they are doing this? Is there something they can use from the results to benefit mankind or are they just hoping to blow up the universe?


There is unlikely to be any direct benefit to mankind from the LHC aside from increasing our knowledge of the fundamental laws of the universe. I did see an interview with one guy from CERN claiming it could help us develop teleportation-type technology, but I think he was just trying to get the interviewer to care.

High-energy physics does tend to push the technology envelope, though, which often forces advancements that are useful in other industries. The world wide web was born at CERN.


written by direpickle  | 7 months ago | CH
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>> ^direpickle:
>> ^zomgunicorns:
so apart from answering some physics questions (according to the Wiki entry on the LHC), is there some end reason why they are doing this? Is there something they can use from the results to benefit mankind or are they just hoping to blow up the universe?


There is unlikely to be any direct benefit to mankind from the LHC aside from increasing our knowledge of the fundamental laws of the universe. I did see an interview with one guy from CERN claiming it could help us develop teleportation-type technology, but I think he was just trying to get the interviewer to care.

High-energy physics does tend to push the technology envelope, though, which often forces advancements that are useful in other industries. The world wide web was born at CERN.


Goddamn realists. What do any of the ventures of mankind do to further our goals and what are our goals? To entertain and to be entertained. If I want to live longer I will eat an apple and go to the doctor regularly; if I want to continue my species, I will become well adjusted, find a mate and make babies; if I want to go to Heaven, I will pick up the Bible and trust Jesus Christ as my lord and savior; if I want to be a good citizen, I will sing the pledge of allegiance and -- Naw, I'm just kidding, I have nothing.


written by poolcleaner  | 7 months ago | CH
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