This Factory Makes The World's Most Expensive Stuff

Channel: Veritasium

Duration: 58:54

The Big Picture

Antimatter sits at the intersection of science fiction and reality, presenting one of the greatest cosmic mysteries of all time. CERN, the brainiac playground, has been manufacturing antimatter for decades, while we learn that nature—and our very selves—participate in antimatter production. Bananas and humans are revealed to be miniature antimatter factories themselves. CERN's journey provides insight, hope, and fodder for one epic super villain origin story, while emphasizing that this precious cosmic conundrum is Earth’s hidden jewel—more mythically valuable than gold and more volatile than a Harry Potter finale.

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Highlights

Quote of the Moment

You have been your own little antimatter factory all along.

Controversial Takes

Is It Clickbait?

Clickbait verdict: Not Clickbait 🎯 — CERN produces antimatter, worth 1 billion dollars per gram, by accelerating protons at nearly the speed of light and smashing them into a target. However, the dream of producing substantial amounts of this 'expensive stuff' remains far from reality.

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