Omnia Podcast

This episode addresses early concerns in the public sphere, the media, and even the scientific community, surrounding high-energy particle collision experiments at particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider. These concerns culminated in lawsuits accusing researchers of conducting experiments that could cause the creation of mini black holes or even spell the end of the world. We speak with a physicist who works on such projects about the realities of safety.Guest:Evelyn Thomson, Professor of Physics and Astronomy***Produced by Blake ColeNarrated by Alex ScheinEdited by Alex Schein and Brooke Sietisons Interview by Blake ColeTheme music by Nicholas Escobar, C'18Additional music by Blue Dot SessionsIllustration and logo by Dan Lee In These Times is a production of Penn Arts & Sciences. Visit our series website to learn more and listen to the first two seasons of In These Times. Visit our editorial magazine, Omnia, for more content from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty, students, and alumni.