Chris Morris Visits the LHC (The Guardian UK)

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In summary, Chris Morris, a well-known and highly regarded writer and comedian, visits the LHC and writes an article for the Guardian about his experience. He also records a podcast about it. During the visit, he discusses the concept of a vacuum and how it is not actually empty space according to quantum theory. He also addresses concerns about the safety of the collider. Despite his background in zoology, Morris shows a keen interest in physics and has a distinct and surreal writing style. Interested readers can check out his shows on YouTube.
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Chris Morris (Brass eye, Nathan Barley etc etc), basically the funniest writer/comedian/whatever I can think of, visits the LHC for some elusive reason and writes an article in the Guardian, and records a podcast. For those (few) who are interested, the link is below:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/jun/30/cern.particle.physics2

"Then someone hits you with the seething vacuum. You think a vacuum is empty space. Quantum theory says yes - but it is also full of spontaneous eruptions of energy. This virtual energy comes from nowhere. It does and doesn't exist. You can use the bit that does, so long as you pay it back. This beats sub-prime."

"At a meal afterwards, we babble. Will the collider suck us into a black hole? There's a website where some health and safety nut has calculated that Cern could be 18 times more lethal than death."
 
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Weird! I never knew Chris Morris had an interest in that sort of thing.
 
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According to wiki he has a science degree (well zoology!)

Although the article reads like somebody who has just suffered one of Evo's famous head injuries.
 
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I knew he had the zoology degree but I didn't think he was interested in physics.

He has a unique style of writing that is mildly surreal. Look up some of his shows on youtube if interested.
 

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1. What is "Chris Morris Visits the LHC" about?

"Chris Morris Visits the LHC" is a satirical video produced by The Guardian UK in which comedian Chris Morris visits the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN and pokes fun at the scientific research being conducted there.

2. Is the video an accurate representation of the LHC and its research?

No, the video is meant to be humorous and satirical. While some aspects of the LHC and its research are accurately portrayed, the video exaggerates and makes fun of certain elements for comedic effect.

3. Who is Chris Morris and why was he chosen to visit the LHC?

Chris Morris is a British comedian, actor, and writer known for his satirical and controversial works. He was chosen to visit the LHC as part of The Guardian's series of satirical videos featuring Morris in different settings.

4. What is the purpose of the LHC and why is it important?

The LHC is a particle accelerator used to study the fundamental building blocks of the universe. It helps scientists understand the origins of the universe and the nature of matter. The research conducted at the LHC has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of physics and has practical applications in fields such as medicine and technology.

5. Is the LHC safe?

Yes, the LHC is safe. Extensive safety measures and protocols are in place to ensure the protection of both the researchers and the general public. The LHC has been in operation for over a decade and there have been no significant safety incidents reported.

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