Wednesday 4 July 2012

A Particular Waste?

That's very good news about the Higgs Boson particle, isn't it? Even more exciting than the human genome project was perhaps. And what momentous changes do these remarkable achievements in unpicking the fabric of life bring to the daily activities of humanity?

Is it churlish to suggest none at all? As with so many human pursuits, aren't we in danger of exploring and escaping down the back alleys of knowledge, entertainment and ambition and missing the big picture of actuality?

Looking unwaveringly at our selfishness, greed and fear might change something. But it's easier to find a Higgs Boson...


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