What? Who voted this up?
"It is also quite possible that the Higgs boson will come out and it will be utterly useless, as most of those particles are."
So understanding the sub-atomic level for things like nano-scale technology in your books is a complete waste of time? Understanding the universe I can only assume is also a waste of time since the discovery of the Higgs Boson in your books is essentially meaningless in all probability.
"You can't do a thing with them and they don't tell you very much. Of course, the euphoria will be massive."
Huh? From someone who studies particle physics to one (you) who doesn't obviously (and I am going to be hard on you) you should refrain making such comments in nearly total ignorance. The fact that you don't understand the significance of the Higgs Boson or particle physics should have been a cue that you have noting to contribute to this thread.
Sorry but there it is...
No ato-tech in sight, no use for already discovered particles and you are telling me how valuable Higgs boson will be. Not only you but the whole CERN affiliated community and most of the media.
I remain skeptic, if you don't mind.
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