On 02/04/2011 10:01 AM, OrionWorks - Steven V Johnson wrote: > Please keep in mind that the following quotes have been extracted from > individuals whose opinions may have changed (or moderated) in subtle > ways later on in the on-going thread. > ... > [NYT:] >> He [Levi] emphasizes that the experiment must be carefully >> prepared with a very strict protocol to avoid any doubt. >>
And implies that there needs to be a further replication. If he's so convinced, why the need for further testing? >> It includes measuring any amount of copper produced – a >> sign of fusion between nickel and hydrogen. >> Right. Someone besides Rossi needs to measure it -- that's how I read this. >> “I know that Focardi (professor emeritus and Rossi’s >> scientific advisor) and Rossi have seen copper. I have >> known Focardi for years and have worked with him (...) >> He has known Focardi for years, and trusts him. Clearly. And "Focardi and Rossi have seen copper" -- but it's only Rossi who goes inside the gadget, so, as Levi must realize, this really means Rossi has seen copper, and Rossi could be putting one over on Focardi here. >> and do not doubt his ability or his professionalism – nor >> Rossi’s, as I’ve had the opportunity to meet him and he >> seems very serious. But to verify this, we need to use >> very stringent methods so that no one will have any doubt.” >> Again, this sounds like future tense -- Levi thinks this still needs to be verified. At least, that's how I read this. >> “I would like to organize it calmly. Next week engineer >> Rossi will be here and then we discuss the set up. He >> said he’s willing to repeat the experiment. >> Again, Levi doesn't seem convinced -- he wants more testing. > Again, please note commentary directly attributed to Levi: > > "I have known Focardi for years and have worked with him (...) > Yes, he trusts Focardi. But Focardi isn't privy to what's actually inside the reactor, as Levi knows perfectly well. >> and do not doubt his ability or his professionalism – nor >> Rossi’s, as I’ve had the opportunity to meet him and he >> seems very serious. >> He says Rossi "seems very serious". That's not exactly a ringing endorsement. > Seems to me that speculation suggesting that Levi (inwardly) suspects > that Rossi's & Focardi's prototype isn't for real would, by default, > leave no other alternative than to imply that Levi, himself, is > nothing more than a big fat liar. No, not in the least. His statements are thoroughly hedged. He's obviously not accusing Rossi of anything, but he sure doesn't sound "totally convinced" to me. Again, this thing is an incredible breakthrough, and Levi (and everybody else involved) knows it. But he sure doesn't sound to me like somebody who has Seen The Millennium Arrive.
