We're doomed. (possibly)

The sun ran a story a few days back about how the experiment to be conducted a CERN next week could result in the creation of a black hole and the destruction of the earth.

It was a surprisingly (by Sun standards at least) non sensationalist article in that it did at least acknowledge that there were some scientists who feel that this is unlikely, but the overall tone was very much one of it being reckless and irresponsible. It also referred to attempts by some other scientists to get the experiment stopped.

I doubt I'm in the majority here, but I find myself firmly in the get on with it ad be damned camp. One of the things which makes human beings such a wonderful and successful species is the sense of curiosity. Be it the urge to see what is over the next hill or across the ocean, or the impulse to see what happens when I mix this with that, this curiosity has lead us to accomplishment and understanding, and it should be encouraged.

And if it all goes wrong, at least it will be over quickly.