Anti-LHC Guy Walter L Wagner: Credentials & Misinformation

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Walter L. Wagner, who claims to be a theoretical physicist, is under scrutiny for disseminating misinformation regarding CERN and its operations. His credentials are questionable, as he holds a degree in biology with only a minor in physics, raising concerns about his credibility in discussing complex scientific topics. Despite his claims of experience as a nuclear safety officer and interactions with physicists, many argue that his qualifications do not support his assertions. Wagner's recent claims, including the discovery of a magnetic monopole, have sparked worry among the public, particularly after his appearance on a radio show where listeners expressed concern. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accurate scientific communication and the potential dangers of misinformation in the public sphere.
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He is Walter L. Wagner. I know it's pretty much a non-issue because CERN is going to ignore his lawsuit anyway, but he still disseminates incorrect information. Has anyone bothered to look at his credentials? I cam across an affidavit he swore in a Hawaii court were he claims to be a theoretical physicist. But he has is degree in biology and only a minor in physics. I'm doing a minor in math and but that doesn't make me a mathematician. Hell, even my degree in physics won't make me a physicist, only when I get my PhD then will I have a modicum of credibility. He also claims his work as a nuclear safety officer and his conversations with physicists give him the knowledge. And he also claims to have found a magnetic monopole...I'm not trying to be a troll, I'm genuinely concerned, not for CERN or the LHC, this guy is nothing to them, but for the general misinformation he's spreading, as I listened to the radio show he was on and the callers were actually becoming worried. Any thoughts?
 
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I made a magnetic monopole once. I cut my magnet in half.
 
Kurdt said:
I made a magnetic monopole...
Big deal - I made a magnetic tadpole.
 

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