What do you mean about not having a decent alternative? The perfect alternative is given in the second part of what you quoted. Also, I see that physics is now

What do you mean about not having a decent alternative? The perfect alternative is given in the second part of what you quoted. Also, I see that physics is now starting to rely on statistical significance (eg LIGO), which I guarantee will be to their detriment. They are just behind those other fields in adopting it.