All right, buckle up, everybody, because today
we are diving headfirst into some seriously wild
theories about CERN, the Large Hadron Collider.
And yeah, you guessed it, interdimensional portals.
Definitely a topic that sparks the imagination.
You can say that again. CERN, the European Organization
for Nuclear Research, really pushes the limits
of what we know about science. OK, so before
we go full stranger things, can we like back
up for a sec? For those of us who don't have
PhDs in particle physics, what exactly is CERN
and what are they trying to do with this... this
gigantic machine they've built. Absolutely. So
think of CERN like a massive science lab, but
for like the most hardcore physics you can imagine
their goal. You know, it's pretty simple. They
want to understand the universe, like what it's
made of, how it all began, you know, the big
questions. Right. And they're using this thing
called the Large Hadron Collider, the LHC, to
do that. That's the one. It's huge. 17 miles
long. This underground tunnel where they smash
protons together at almost the speed of light.
OK, hold up. Smashing protons at the speed of
light. Sounds a little... A little dangerous,
don't you think? I mean, what's the point of
all that smashing? So it's all about energy.
When those protons collide, it creates a crazy
amount of heat, like 600 million times hotter
than the sun. And that lets scientists study
these tiny, tiny particles that existed just
fractions of a second after the Big Bang. So
it's like a time machine, basically. They're
trying to recreate the Big Bang. Kind of, yeah.
It's a way to peek into the very, very beginning
of the universe. That's both awesome and kind
of terrifying. But this isn't just about the
Big Bang, right? There's something specific that
happened on July 7th, 2022 that has everyone
talking about CERN opening portals and all sorts
of crazy stuff. Yeah, July 7th, 2022. That's
the date that gets a lot of attention. So what
happened? Well, some really strange things were
reported all over the world and they seem to
line up with a particular experiment. Tern was
doing that day, things like weird fluctuations
in the global electrical grid on usual solar
activity. And there were even reports that the
Earth's magnetic field weakened for a bit. Wait,
the Earth's magnetic field? Like our planet's
shield against space radiation? That weakened?
Yeah, it's supposed to protect us from, you know...
harmful stuff from the sun and deep space. It
fluctuates naturally. But what happened on July
7th, it was really intense and it lasted longer
than usual. And the fact that it happened while
CERN was doing this experiment. Well, it definitely
made people wonder. OK, yeah, I see why that
would freak people out. So let's talk theories.
What are some of the explanations people have
come up with for all this weirdness? Did CERN
actually open a portal to another dimension?
Well, that's the big question, isn't it? One
idea is alternate universes. Oh, because alternate
universes, like parallel worlds, is that even
a real thing? Some physicists think, so they
say it's possible that there are tons of other
universes existing alongside our own. Maybe the
LHC created some kind of temporary bridge between
them. Whoa, like we're living in a comic book
or something. But is there any proof of that,
or is it just like a cool idea? It's mostly theoretical
at this point. We haven't directly observed other
universes yet. But wait, there's more. Right.
During that July 7th experiment, CERN actually
announced they had discovered three new subatomic
particles, ones never seen before. Could that
be evidence of something leaking through from
another universe? Possibly. It's definitely got
scientists talking, but we have to be careful
about jumping to conclusions. It takes time to
really confirm these kinds of discoveries and
figure out what they mean. Okay, so alternate
universes are a possibility, but I've also heard
even crazier theories like CERN opened a portal
to Well somewhere a lot less pleasant. Yeah,
some people believe they opened a gateway to
hell It's a pretty dramatic idea and a lot of
it comes from biblical interpretations and symbols
like what kind of symbols Well, there's a statue
of the Hindu God Shiva outside CERN's headquarters.
Some people connect that to destruction and rebirth
And there's that whole bottomless pit thing in
the Book of Revelations, which some people think
matches up with the LHC's giant underground structure.
It's definitely spooky, but is there any real
science to find any of this? I mean, it's understandable
why people would make those connections, but
we got to stick to what we can prove with evidence
so far. There's nothing scientific to suggest
that CERN has tapped into any supernatural stuff.
OK, so we've got alternate universes and demonic
portals. What else is out there? Well, there's
this one theory that came from a pretty brilliant
kid, actually, a 17 -year -old physics prodigy
named Max Loughlin. He thinks that CERN didn't
just open a portal, it actually destroyed our
universe and shifted us to an alternate timeline.
Destroyed our universe? How is that even possible?
His theory is all about this infinite loop that
supposedly happened during the particle collisions.
He says it caused a huge disruption in the fabric
of spacetime. It's a very complex idea, even
for experienced physicists. But basically saying,
we're all living in a parallel universe right
now and we don't even know it. That's some serious
matrix level stuff. It definitely makes you think,
but again, it's just a theory. It needs a lot
more research and evidence to back it up. Right,
it's easy to get caught up in all these wild
theories. So let's bring it back down to Earth
for a minute and talk about the actual science
happening at the LHC. What's really going on
inside this giant atom smasher? At its core,
it's all about understanding the building blocks
of the universe by smashing those protons together
at crazy speeds. Scientists can study what comes
out of the collision and learn about the fundamental
Particles and forces that make up everything
around us. So it's not about creating black holes
or portals It's about understanding the very
essence of reality Exactly. And while there have
been some concerns about the LHC creating tiny
black holes Scientists at CERN say that any black
holes would be super small and disappear almost
instantly So no danger to us or the universe.
Well, that's good to know But even if CERN's
intentions are good, their past isn't exactly
squeaky clean, right? Didn't something strange
happen a few years ago that caused a whole bunch
of conspiracy theories? You're talking about
2016. A video appeared online that seemed to
show a group of people in robes doing some kind
of ritual on CERN's grounds. It went viral and
people started connecting it to all kinds of
dark ideas about what CERN was really up to.
Like they were summoning demons or sacrificing
people to appease the physics gods or something.
Yeah, something like that. CERN, of course, denied
any involvement. They said it was a hoax, some
pranksters messing around. But even if it was
a hoax, it didn't really help. CERN's image did
it. especially for people who are already suspicious.
It definitely threw more fuel on the conspiracy
fire and it shows how important it is for science
to be transparent and to communicate clearly
with the public, especially when you're dealing
with topics that are sensitive or could be unsettling.
So maybe CERN isn't intentionally opening portals,
but they're definitely opening up a Pandora's
box of questions about reality. human knowledge,
and how far we should push the limits of science.
That's a good way to put it. It's a conversation
we need to keep having. We'll be back in a bit
to continue our deep dive into the world of CERN,
the science, the theories, and the ethical dilemmas.
Stay tuned. It's amazing how these theories,
even the really out there ones, kind of tell
us something about ourselves. You know, like
as humans, we're so curious, always trying to
figure out our place in the universe and what
we don't know yet. We love a good mystery. especially
one that messes with like the fabric of reality.
But where does scientific curiosity end and like
dangerous exploration begin? Are we messing with
forces we don't understand? That's a huge question,
one that scientists and ethicists are always
debating. CERN has strict safety rules and they're
committed to responsible research, but there's
always that little bit of uncertainty when you're
dealing with the unknown. So how do they even
try to like... minimize the risks? How do you
measure danger when you're literally pushing
the boundaries of physics? It's a whole process
before they do any experiment. Teams of scientists
do these intense risk assessments. They model
what could happen, evaluate potential hazards,
they think about physical risks, but also environmental
and even societal impacts. So it's not just about
like preventing a black hole from swallowing
the earth, it's about thinking about the consequences.
of these huge discoveries. Right. Imagine what
would happen if we actually proved there were
alternate universes or found a way to mess with
space -time. It would change everything. How
we see reality, our place in the cosmos, our
beliefs. Everything. That's some deep stuff makes
you realize that scientific progress isn't just
about technology. It's about navigating all this
new knowledge and figuring out the ethics and
philosophy of it all. And it's a journey we should
all be part of. Science shouldn't be locked away
in some ivory tower. It's a human thing. And
we need to talk openly and honestly about where
we want it to go. So how can we be part of that
conversation? Most of us aren't scientists or
philosophers. What can we do? Stay informed.
Stay engaged. Read about the discoveries. Follow
the work being done at CERN and other places.
Ask questions. Don't be afraid to. So instead
of just freaking out about headlines about portals
and doomsday, we can actually be part of the
conversation about how to shape the future of
science. Exactly. We can learn about the science,
talk about it with people, and make our voices
heard when it comes to decisions about scientific
research. That makes sense. But let's be real.
A lot of the fascination with CERN is because
of those what if questions. You know, alternate
universes, time travel, contact with aliens.
It's exciting and scary at the same time. It
definitely speaks to our sense of wonder and
our desire to explore. And while it might seem
like science fiction, A lot of scientific breakthroughs
were once considered impossible or even crazy.
So you're saying we shouldn't just dismiss these
ideas. There's a chance even a tiny one that
some of these crazy theories could be true. Keep
an open mind. Science is always changing. What's
impossible today could be normal tomorrow. The
key is to balance skepticism with curiosity.
OK, so we've talked about the science, the theories,
the ethics, the human element. But what about
the people behind it all? Who are the brains
running these experiments at CERN? Thousands
of brilliant scientists and engineers from all
over the world work at CERN, each one contributing
their expertise to this massive project. But
one name that comes up a lot when talking about
the LHC is Brian Cox. Oh yeah, I know him. He's
like the rock star physicist who makes science
actually cool. He's really good at explaining
complex stuff in a way that everyone can understand,
and he's a big advocate for scientific research,
especially at CERN. Has he ever talked about
these concerns about CERN opening portals or
destroying the universe? He has. Many times he
talks about the safety protocols they have and
how the experiments are meant to help us understand
the universe, not create disasters. So he's basically
saying, don't worry, we're not going to accidentally
unleash a bunch of demons. He might not say it
exactly like that, but that's the idea. He wants
people to focus on the real science behind the
LHC, not the science fiction. Makes sense. So
even with all the crazy theories and potential
risks, CERN is ultimately a symbol of human ingenuity
and our drive to learn. It shows that we can
work together across borders and disciplines
to do amazing things. And while there will always
be questions and concerns about scientific progress,
especially when it pushes the limits, it's important
to remember that curiosity and the pursuit of
knowledge are part of what makes us human. It's
that drive to explore, to understand that's gotten
us this far. And who knows what we'll discover
next as we keep digging deeper into the mysteries
of the universe. We'll be back after a quick
break to wrap up our deep dive into CERN and
think about the future of scientific exploration.
Okay, we're back and ready to wrap up our deep
dive into CERN. So we've talked about a lot,
the Large Hadron Collider, those weird events
back in 2022, and the crazy theories that came
out of that. What are your final thoughts on
all of this? It's been quite a journey. I think
the biggest takeaway is that we're living in
a time of huge scientific discovery and CERN
is leading the way. It's like they're holding
a giant microscope up to the universe trying
to figure out all its secrets. Yeah. But as we've
talked about, this quest for knowledge can be
risky and there are ethical questions too. For
sure. And that's where the conversation has to
keep going. We need to be talking openly and
honestly about what these experiments mean. The
good, the bad, the ethical lines we've got to
draw. Because it's not just about what we can
discover, but what we should discover, right?
Where's the line between curiosity and maybe
risking our own existence? That's the challenge
we face as we learn more about science. It's
about finding the balance between amazing discoveries.
and the unknown risks and, you know, the ethics
of messing with the universe's fundamental forces.
And it's not just up to the scientists to figure
this out, is it? We all have a part to play in
deciding where science goes from here. Right.
We need people who are informed and engaged,
asking questions, demanding transparency from
the scientific community. So what can we do to
be more involved? I mean, most of us aren't scientists
or philosophers. Educate yourself. There are
so many resources out there online and libraries
that can teach you the basics of particle physics,
what CERN is trying to do the ethics involved.
And don't just read those crazy headlines or
social media posts, right? Do your own research,
find trustworthy sources, and think critically
about what you're reading. Exactly. And ask questions,
talk to scientists, go to lectures, join online
discussions. The more we understand about this
stuff, the better we can participate in shaping
the future of science. So CERN isn't just a research
lab. It's like, it started a huge conversation
about how much we can know what reality is and
the responsibility that comes with pushing the
limits of what's possible. Yeah, that's a good
way to put it. And I think that's one of the
most interesting things about all of this, whether
CERN has actually opened portals or not. They've
definitely opened our minds to how much is out
there and how much we don't know yet. It's humbling
and exciting at the same time makes you realize
there's so much more to learn. So to wrap things
up, let me ask you if you could ask the scientists
at one question, what would it be? Hmm, that's
a tough one. I think I'd ask them what they think
is the most important question humans should
be asking about the universe. That's a great
question and I'll leave our listeners with a
similar one. Yeah. What are you most curious
about when it comes to the universe and what
role do you think we should play in exploring
those mysteries? Keep those questions in mind
as you explore the world around you and the vastness
of space. Who knows what amazing discoveries
are waiting for us. Thanks for joining us for
this deep dive into CERN and the mind -blowing
possibilities of scientific exploration. Until
next time, keep looking up, keep asking questions,
and keep your minds open to the wonders of the
universe.