'Like, woah, you mean plutonium is *dangerous*?' said the nuclear scientist.

[galacticchick]

Dear nuclear scientists

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[drjon]

"HEY, BUDDY! YOUR DESCENDENTS LIVING IN ZERO-GEE WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR THAT EXTRA FOOT GROWING OUT OF THEIR HEAD! SHUT UP!"

/sigh. Jocularity aside, they don't think about tomorrow, and they don't realize that "free" (HA!) power today isn't worth headache and heartache for the next few thousand years.

[galacticchick]

Dear friend, I have been seriously pondering the question of what protocol is actually acceptable in dealing with the incessant numpties. I am currently in a position within several groups where I could, if I considered it the best thing to do within the equation, trigger a social upheaval that would make the Eureka Stockade look like a ladies afternoon polite luncheon. I'm not joking or overestimating the situation either- I have already been told that there are several very politically powerful groups who are prepared to take the information and create social and political upheaval with it. The question I'm seriously pondering is, is it appropriate for me to do this?

It's difficult being able to see the big picture- one never knows if the small moves are the right ones...

[drjon]

Sometimes it is the height of recklessness and stupidity to ignore context and perspective, and simply walk where your feet fall.

Sometimes it is the height of recklessness and stupidity not to.

The question you need to consider is: How many people will your actions kill?