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Posted by Fossilized, on April 23, 2008 at 17:29 GMT
As soon as the accelerator is fired up next month, I believe you will have the answer to your question but only and I repeat only if you allow yourself to comprehend what you do not allow on a daily basis. Do not second guess yourselves. In the instant you allow that thought of falsehood you have lost the moment of truth.
Originally posted by Vanitas
I understand the "usual" limitations and obstacles, of course.
But I find it somewhat odd - or just plain irritating - that, after so much talk (I remember CNN going on about the HUGE importance of this project), everyone just feel silent.
Originally posted by Cadbury
Originally posted by Vanitas
I understand the "usual" limitations and obstacles, of course.
But I find it somewhat odd - or just plain irritating - that, after so much talk (I remember CNN going on about the HUGE importance of this project), everyone just feel silent.
I know what you mean. I know topics do just fall into the memory hole at random but this one really did go quiet prematurely.
Originally posted by PsychoHazard
Yeah, I think once it got out that there was a "small chance" of creating a black hole or punching a hole in the fabric of reality, CERN clammed up. Even CERN's LHC website has been giving minimal information beyond the current schedule and what tests they've done so far. They probably figured they'd get shut down if they allowed any hysteria to get going, so they immediately started with the "No danger at all" routine and stopped releasing any information that might indicate anything other than the official line.
Originally posted by Anti-Tyrant
OP made a funny (to me he did).
Any scientific investigation if successful will interfere with our perception of reality, especially one as detailed and intricate as this one.
So yes, i think it could.
Originally posted by Vanitas
I agree, it is a very good possible explanation.
No, Cadbury, thank YOU for taking it seriously.
And I must say, I agree with the thought that perhaps something did transpire - and go right.
The question, then, is: how can their PR people be so obtuse and not realise that their silence is actually jeopardising the reputation - and, possibly, the very existence (at least as far as public - and transparent - funding is concerned) - of the project itself?
And it's not only scientific investigations which mess with one's perception of reality.
I am about to mess with yours: I am a SHE.
Originally posted by Vanitas
OK, let's rephrase "our perception of 'reality' (N.B. Note the inverted commas)" this way:
the commonly accepted* norm of psycho-physical perception and/or interpretation of physical phenomena and their order according to perceived natural laws.
* By '"commonly accepted", I mean such perceptions and/or interpretations of the "norm" that seem to be (based on anecdotal evidence known as human interaction) a common human experience in a given wider cultural context, and which would not be listed among the "deviations" established by neuro-psychiatry.
It's still imperfect, but clear enough, I trust.
Originally posted by VanitasAnd it's not only scientific investigations which mess with one's perception of reality. I am about to mess with yours: I am a SHE.
Originally posted by Cadbury
Ah, a woman after my own heart! That could be dangerous.
[edit on 6/18/2008 by PsychoHazard]
Originally posted by Vanitas
YOU called me Sir...?
I think you must be referring to some post I haven't yet noticed because it appeared the day after tomorrow...