Once again scientists have figured that complex interactions of particles in physical reality can be described by a single elegant geometric shape, which together with Garrett Lisi's E8 theory starts looking like a trend.
If you find the article too much for your brain, here is a condensed 2 minute version talking directly to your heart, which I find equally entertaining: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i3rMnvyXgQ
So don't worry! You won't miss the fun either way!
My personal view is if this forum is as libertarian as it is supposed to be you should never feel the need to apologies to the people in advance, people who do not share your views. They will mock you anyway. So have fun and share away.