We're Doomed

[manasecret]

[mickydaniels]

"No, don't sail that way, you'll fall off the edge of the earth!"


The only people in danger will be those working the machine and its components. At more than 6 billion euros, this thing better be fully operational from the first switch.

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by mickydaniels

"No, don't sail that way, you'll fall off the edge of the earth!"

Except for the fact that the myth about the flat world was based on observation not science. There are scientific concerns and doubt as to exactly what this thing could do. The direct answer: They don't know. Just think of how many scientific discoveries were complete accidents. There is a lot that could happen that hasn't been worked out in theory.

Now odds are nothing bad will happen, but we also shouldn't be as cavalier as the quote you made. We should tread carefully and lightly into the unknown.

[mickydaniels]

Originally Posted by mickydaniels

The only people in danger will be those working the machine and its components. At more than 6 billion euros, this thing better be fully operational from the first switch.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10047185-76.html