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RE: Anti-science movement was re: Cable ZAPPED
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- Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2005 22:45:35 -0600
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Original poster: "Jonathan Peakall" <jpeakall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I also think the Tesla coil is a powerful symbol of what we believe in.
> It's pretty much the epitome of science for its own sake, as you
> will know
> if you've ever demonstrated a coil and been asked "Why did you build that
> thing" or "What does it do" and tried to come up with a
> satisfying answer.
> You can't explain the reason to someone who has no interest in
> science, and
That one always amazes me. After all they just saw my coil make 4' arcs. How
the heck can you wonder what it is for after seeing that? It makes big
sparks, you idiot!!
Why did I make it? I like big sparks, you idiot!
Jonathan