I used to feel quite intimidated by all the unfamiliar terms that inevitably dot your posts. However, once I got past that feeling I became able to see how many parallels there are between your field and mine, in particular: the eager exploration of realms packed with unknown, promising findings.

I do wish the plans and ambitions of the particle physics' community come true. Given how abstract all of this may be for the lay person, highlighting how society in general can benefit from such a grand (costly) enterprise is thoughtful and considerate :)