This Should Kinda' Freak Me Out Right?

Oakland Teenager Thiago Olson Creates Nuclear Fusion In His Basement
I was amazed as I read this article. This kid is brilliant, I thought... But then it occurred to me that if he can make a device like this from "buying items on eBay and using his age to persuade manufacturers to give him discounts." Then how hard would it be for a terrorist to do the same? Granted it would require the knowledge to begin with and a truckload of guts. But seeing as we are educating pretty much anyone who wants a student visa these days at our more prominent universities, and given the determination of one driven by a zealous, if not completely misguided faith, it does not seem that far fetched to think it could happen.
It seems only a matter of time unfortunately. Though hopefully if we remain vigilant and do not compound the problem by allowing things like this, maybe one of the young men we turn out on our side will be the one who stops Abu Hamza Jr. when the time comes.









1 comment:
Why should this freak you out?
None of the materials mentioned in the article are on any prohibited distribution list.
You are keeping in mind that the "device like this" is fusion, not fission, right? We're not talking about the kid making his own breeder reactor to create radioactive materials. We're talking about generating energy.
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