A Bit Of Humor - Heaviest Element Yet Known

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The thread humorously discusses a fictional element called Governmentium, purportedly the heaviest element known to science, along with its properties and implications. The conversation includes comedic elements and speculative questions about its behavior in relation to physical laws.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Governmentium is described as having an atomic mass of 312, consisting of various types of neutrons and held together by "morons."
  • It is claimed that Governmentium is inert due to the absence of electrons and protons, yet it impedes reactions significantly.
  • There is a humorous suggestion that Governmentium's mass increases over time due to "moron promotion," leading to the formation of isodopes.
  • One participant questions whether Governmentium exhibits a CPT violation and discusses its properties, such as SPIN and a tendency to be present or absent under certain conditions.
  • A quote from Star Trek is shared, suggesting a philosophical view on bureaucracy as a constant in the universe.
  • Another participant shares a personal anecdote about receiving a warning for discussing Administratium, indicating a history of similar humor-related discussions.

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Participants engage in humor and speculation without reaching a consensus on the scientific implications or properties of Governmentium. The discussion remains light-hearted and exploratory.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is based on a fictional premise and includes humorous elements that do not adhere to established scientific principles. The speculative nature of the claims leaves many aspects unresolved.

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A friend knowing I have an interest in science sent me this amusing story - hope you find it as funny as me

Scientists at CERN in Geneva have announced the discovery of the HEAVIEST element yet known to science. It was discovered in Australia, which is now the leading producer, but other countries are very quickly, catching up…

The new element is Governmentium (Gv). It has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.

These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lefton-like particles called peons.

Since Governmentium has no electrons or protons, it is inert. However, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes in contact.

A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction normally taking less than a second to take from four days to four years to complete.

Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2- 6 years. It does not decay but instead undergoes a reorganisation in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places.

In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganisation will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.

This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.
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When catalysed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons. All of the money is consumed in the exchange, and no other by-products are produced.

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bhobba said:
The new element is Governmentium (Gv).
I was wondering if would Governentium exhibits a CPT violation, or combination therof, in any way. Besides the property of SPIN, it has what is called LEAN ( either to the left or the right ), and some other property, which I am not sure what the technical name is, but Governentium does be excessively present when things are looking UP, but astonishingly absent when things are going DOWN, or at least the reaction does appear to be favourable one way only, under most conditions, with Governentium acting as an UP catalyst. Perhaps my question does not have an answer.
 
McCOY: The bureaucratic mentality is the only constant in the universe. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 1986)
 
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The first warning I got on the Internet was because I re-posted something about adminstratium.

That was during Desert Shield.
 

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