I understand that the rejection of reality in the case of the Wrights went to astounding extremes. Newspapers spoke of their efforts as a hoax while any reporter could simply wander down to the area where they were testing and watch them fly. I think it most critical to produce a simple useful product based on cold fusion - or whatever new principle is to be accepted - and then ignore the critics and academics. Whatever your beliefs on the matter, I think Jesus had the right idea in telling people NOT to spread reports of his miracles. The result was a message spread to every corner of the world. If I was ever lucky enough to figure out the free energy puzzle, I would consider his reverse psychology.
