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TFA: The P5 report calls for R&D on a muon collider, stating, “This is our muon shot.”

That just doesn't have the same ring to it as "moon shot". I hope they do not continue using this phrase. It doesn't have the same gravitas nor is it awe inspiring. I highly doubt it help earn funding. In fact, it leaves me with a negative charge.



It's just physicists and their quarky humor.


> It doesn't have the same gravitas

This just in: Physicists now refer to the proposed muon collider project as their "Sorry, We're Fresh Out Of Gravitas" shot.


"Sorry, We're Fresh Out Of Gravitas" is going to be the GSV name in my Ian Banks Culture fanfic.


People should have more fun while doing important work. Being too serious when on the cutting edge leads to an overinflated ego.


I think if you can find a way to reconcile gravitas with quantum field theory, you're in for several igNobel prizes.


Not any where close, but I do think I can save them money for building the new collider if they were to just use particle board.


I'm neutrino on the phrase




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