How much progress will we make if we discover the Higgs boson?

Question: How much progress will we make if we discover the Higgs boson?
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Asked by higglebiggle to David, Luna, Probash on 25 Mar 2011 in Categories: General.
- David Pyle answered on 25 Mar 2011:
  
  Just a bit.. Theoretical physicists will be excited; experimental physicists too, but to be honest, I’m not sure how quickly it would change anyone’s lives? It’s still worth the search!

Question: How much progress will we make if we discover the Higgs boson?