Wow. What a completely negative view on one of the biggest discoveries of the last century. How about doing some more research to see just how much 'effect' this discovery will have on future science, technology, and yes even how we regular folks interact with the world. Knowledge is Power. That's how we've gotten to the point we're at now, able to even have this conversation when probably thousands of miles apart.
It's definitely a huge deal if this turns out to be the actual Higgs Boson (last I checked, results were still pending, although properties seems to be consistent), and it's definitely a step in the right direction in understanding the way our universe works. Like Tax-Man said though, physicists have assumed its existence for decades now, so it's essentially a confirmation of a pre-existing assumption.
It doesn't diminish its significance by any means, but I don't foresee the ramifications of this confirmation being as earth-shaking as the media will probably make it out to be. Heck, a lot of us in the science field find the media hyperbole surrounding the boson a little ridiculous. I suppose labelling it the "God Particle" was a good way to generate interest though.
Besides, from the way I see it science only really explains how and never does it really answer the most important question..."why?"
QFT. I've never understood how so many seem to see science and religion as two entirely opposing viewpoints. I mean, the originator of the Big Bang Theory was actually a Roman Catholic priest for crying out loud.
Edited by Boom...Winning, 08 July 2012 - 08:12 PM.