Thread by @page88

I got an interesting question about the #TSMC fabs, which are better-than-Class 100 cleanrooms (fewer than 100 particles of <.5 microns per cubic foot), and have the cleanest air I’ve ever breathed. The question from @marcaross: What does it taste like?

I’m curious what engineers who actually WORK in best-in-class cleanrooms say, but here’s my answer:

It’s interesting how much the coveted effects of speed/meth (used on the midcentury battlefield, say) can be attributed to the decongestant part. And presumably, air with such low particulate matter is more easily breathed, thus the speedy effect

Same with steroids. Opposite with opiates which relax the lungs and slow the breathing.

Oh and this is the piece I’m talking about that documents the experience of the fabs (and other stuff):

wired.com/story/i-saw-th…