On Thu, 24 Aug 2006, Steven Krivit wrote: > contradiction to accepted theories of physics, what I can say is that > McCarthy was extremely open, direct and responsive to my questions - within > the bounds of my own ignorance of his technology. I'll have the mp3 posted > in a few days.
Um... Suppose for a moment that it's a scam. In that case, the scammers will be skilled in running a con game, and the "con" in con game is "confidence." Are you sure that you could detect a con artist by talking to him? Could ANY of us could tell a con man from an honest person? I doubt it. In fact, if con men are any good, they'll seem exactly like honest people. They certainly won't act anything like the con artists in the movies! (If they did, they'd have to change jobs, or starve.) Here's a thought: normal people are dishonest, since it comes with being a fallible human. So, if con artists have spent years developing an airtight facade of trustworthyness and honesty, then it might become possible to detect a scammer. The scammer will seem far more trustworthy than any normal human being. Probably you'll just love the scammer, and want to invest your money in his company without question. And also hope he'll become your best friend, and marry your daughter. These are NOT the feelings inspired by the people you meet every day. They're created by hard won con-artist skills, and maybe they're detectable, once we know what to look for. PS If you can detect them, then you'll also know who to AVOID voting for in any election. Firm handshake, looks you in the eye, instantly wins your confidence? Trained con man. (((((((((((((((((( ( ( ( ( (O) ) ) ) ) ))))))))))))))))))) William J. Beaty SCIENCE HOBBYIST website billb at amasci com http://amasci.com EE/programmer/sci-exhibits amateur science, hobby projects, sci fair Seattle, WA 425-222-5066 unusual phenomena, tesla coils, weird sci
