<HTML>Derek Barnett wrote:
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> Hi Chris,
>
> Its just *one* piece of evidence though, and it has to be
> said that it sits rather awkwardly with some of the claims
> made about the absence of any evidence of conventional
> technology at Coral Castle. Ed's claims might be set up for
> a domino effect here, dont you think?
Both sides on this issue sit rather awkwardly, in my opinion. Both sides are proposing equally implausible solutions to the building of the castle.
>
> Besides, if one is to be allowed to claim that Ed used an
> unknown technology to construct CC, which he took pains to
> carefully dismantle and conceal, then surely its equally
> plausible that he did the same thing with more conventional
> technology. More so in fact, given that there is no doubt
> about the existance of conventional technology up to the task
> being available in the 1930's.
Having been to Coral Castle four times now. Having read Leedskalnins papers and book. Having looked at the tools in his toolshed, while taking in the enormity of the task he performed.... What I "think" is that the answers to how Ed built his castle have not yet been explained or demonstrated.
What I think, also, is that the balance between those who propose revolutionary and novel means of doing things and those who use Occam's Razor to slice away everything that has not already been tested and proven is a good one. The doubters, naysayers and devil's advocates serve a critical role in piqueing those who can imagine different technologies and techniques to bring into manifestation the fruits of their imagination.
>
> Time for the alternative explanation to be properly presented
> for all to nitpick I think. In its ongoing absence there is
> little left to be said I'm afraid.
I would have to agree with you on that. Actions speak louder than words. Though I would add that the conventional explanation has not been properly presented either. I do not think that conventional proponents have thought through this problem entirely and that they are too eager to jump on the first piece of evidence that they see that supports their belief.
But you are correct. There is little left to be said.
Best,
Chris</HTML>
