Re: Tests, theses and papers

[P3D John Bercovitz <bercov@xxxxxxxxxx>]

WJC writes;
> If you've ever tried to convince some expert "know-it-all" of the merits
> of some idea he doesn't know at all, then you know what a Herculean task
> that can be.
 
It's got to be extremely frustrating, I'm sure.  My advice is to rework
your description of your theory.  It is very difficult to understand how
it applies to the physical model, even for those who desperately want to
understand it.  Try it on a lot of people and see what they come up with
for suggested improvements.  I think many of us are now convinced you've
quite possibly observed a real phenomenon.  The questions about the
applicability of the theory remain.  You might even have to massage your
theory at some point.  I think this may be the stumbling block that keeps
the "know-it-alls" at NASA, for instance, from readily accepting your
concept.  And there's no crime in massaging a theory - show me a scientist
who hasn't had to!  All IMHO, of course
 
John B


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