  We have become witnesses, as of late, to the development of an expansive and
fertile debate regarding the implementation of future colliders, both within
the confines of the scientific community, as well as outside of them. We
consider a debate of this sort as imperative for such important research
projects, but we also hold that they should develop upon sound foundations,
avoiding specific pitfalls and biased tendencies that form a metaphorical
minefield around them. Within this context, we will attempt to contribute to
this particular discussion by highlighting a historical aspect regarding the
issue at hand
