I agree that Physics is fine and healthy. At least as healthy as ever. Wish people would pay more attention to Wolframphysics, though. And I did like strings a lot...still do...better entertainment value.

Actually I do remember how clear it was that Neutrons were just combinations of Protons and Electrons. (I learned that was certain back in 1968 in Physics 101).

I really find the Quark thing an act of imagination. (Three Quarks bound for Protons and Neutrons? Completely new force fields?) On the other hand Physicists do make the best liars.

https://medium.com/liecatcher/physicists-are-the-best-liars-c8e9ccfcf6b4