[pu_pe]

Sure, but not every application has dramatic consequences such as plane or car crashes. I mean, we are talking about theoretical physics here.

[conartist6]

Theoretical? I don't see any reason that complacency is fine in science. If it's a high school science project and you don't actually care at all about the results, sure.

[oasisaimlessly]

Half-Life showed a plausible story of how high energy physics could have unforeseen consequences.