LHC and the demise of String Theory

(snip)Can I ask you to define your stance on String et al. Do you think it is worth investing so much resources in?

Would "Not Even Science" be too bitchy! At least Dark Matter and Dark Energy seem testable (I have my doubts about them too!).

Don't get me wrong, I certainly don't think the LHC for example is a waste of money.

Smolin has much to say on choosing a research area other that String Theory. I don't envy any one choosing a career path in physics.