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I thought you guys might appreciate this pic
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a humorous image related to a "you're doing it wrong" scenario, with participants reflecting on the implications and anecdotes surrounding the situation depicted. The conversation touches on themes of safety, volunteerism in risky situations, and the historical context of research practices.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants find humor in the situation depicted in the image, suggesting it represents a classic mistake.
- One participant notes that the claim associated with the image has a source, implying a level of credibility or context.
- There is curiosity expressed about who volunteered for the risky task shown in the image, with references to anecdotes from physics professors about graduate students taking on dangerous roles.
- Another participant mentions a historical context, suggesting that a Russian volunteered for a similar situation during the Cold War.
- One participant raises a serious note about the potential dangers of certain substances, referencing HCN and its detectable odor, while also speculating about the implications of tasting plutonium.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a humorous tone and curiosity about the scenario, but there are varying perspectives on the seriousness of the implications and the historical context, indicating that multiple views remain present.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes speculative elements regarding historical practices and the nature of volunteerism in dangerous research settings, with no consensus on the seriousness or accuracy of the claims made.
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FlexGunship
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ronpaulkid said:
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Hah ha! Classic "you're doing it wrong" scenario.
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Mororvia
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On the bright side (sort of), that claim has a source!
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Dembadon
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!I wonder who volunteered for that.
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Dembadon said:
As one of my physics professors was fond of saying (he did high power laser research), "And then you get the grad student to flip the switch..."
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ronpaulkid
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Dembadon said:
I wonder who volunteered for that.
Apparently it was a Russian who volunteered back during the Cold War.
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That reminds me about "HCN has a almond-like odor that can be detected at concentrations ten times higher than the lethal level".
Jokes aside, it didn't have to be someone tasting plutonium for a purpose - could be some kind of accident. Not saving the information about the taste would be a waste of opportunity.
Jokes aside, it didn't have to be someone tasting plutonium for a purpose - could be some kind of accident. Not saving the information about the taste would be a waste of opportunity.
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