Standard Model Hazards: Because Even Reality Can't be Trusted

A guide for those brave souls willing to face the abyss.

Standard Model Hazards: A Primer

The Standard Model, once thought to be the bedrock of our understanding of reality, is now revealed in all its terrifying glory. A behemoth of unyielding complexity, its many facets hide a plethora of perils.

Peril 1: Quantum Fluctuations

Small, random variations in quantum fields can have disastrous consequences. Like the time your toaster decided to toast your left shoe.

Toasters of Terror: A Case Study

Peril 2: Chaos Theory

Even the smallest perturbation can cascade into a maelstrom of unrelenting disaster. Like the time your cat decided to redecorate your living room.

Feline Chaos Theory: A Personal Account