I like Ron's generous offer to avail his lab's resources to perform independent replication of the hotly contested Stiffler circuit. Perhaps Dr. Stiffler may be able to lend assistance - if he has the time.
IMHO too many individuals are in danger of taking Dr. Stiffler's recent claims TOO PERSONALLY. I don't claim to be an expert in this, but if the interested parties could stand back a tad and attempt to reestablish their own neutral sense of objectivity I think it would go a long way in resolving the level of polarization currently being expressed by a number of high quality analytical minds who regularly contribute useful information to Vortex-l. Admittedly, I want to believe Dr.Stiffler's prototype is the genuine article. Well...Geez! Who wouldn't! However, approaching this from the most neutral perspective that I can muster I must admit in all candor that the intriguing photographs and U-Tube videos Dr. Stiffler has posted (which I have enjoyed viewing!) so far can not BY THEMSELVES ALONE prove definitively that his prototype is operating as claimed, meaning no prosaic external power is feeding the odd circuitry. Deep down I think everyone understands this, including Dr. Stiffler. The best that Dr. Stiffler's photos and videos can do at this juncture is suggest that his rapidly evolving prototypes may indeed be operating as claimed. It strongly suggestes further investigation is warranted. At this point in time with so many mysteries unanswered it would be a crime against all of humanity if further R&D in this area were suddenly dropped, precisely because WE DO NOT YET KNOW DEFINITIVELY what the hell is actually happening! "Is it real, or Memorex!" Obviously, independent replication will go a long way in revolving the current crop of cantankerous grilling that has been raised. I also gather that a few successful independent replications are starting to trickle in, if we are to believe Jones' previous claims. If so, that's encouraging news. Encouraging news indeed. But as always, patience, Grasshopper! Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com
