Lou, Well - that's the rub... Brillouin is actively seeking more funding, despite getting millions already - and they desperately desire to present the appearance of having shown independent gain.
And to be clear, their relationship with SRI is not exactly a "collaboration". SRI does not do this work for free. SRI has most likely been hired by Brillouin's main funder to do this testing and it amounts to due diligence testing for the next round. This is the way things operate in Silicon Valley. Nevertheless, SRI is ++ HIGHLY ++ respected and no one should doubt their independence if and when they do give a thumbs-up. But do not be deceived - SRI is paid to do this testing, and they have NOT reported gain, but the fact that Brillouin is actively seeking new funding is "telling"... since it can indicates that they have failed and have NOT been able to meet due diligence criteria for the next round. If SRI had given the thumbs-up, then the funder would probably provide much more immediately - and this whole charade would not be needed. You would never hear about it other than the by way of headhunters hiring techies for a ramped-up prototype. An unscrupulous company (Brillouin may or may not fall into that category) may benefit by "implying" in interviews that real gain was seen by SRI, hoping to benefit from the good reputation - but ... knowing that the NDA prevents them from correcting the claim. There is ample evidence that Brillouin, despite all the hype, has never demonstrated reliable gain to an independent observer. And it is extremely annoying to see the constant way in which Godes dodges the hard questions by resorting to what Ed Strom's accurately calls "word salad". These two guys are showing almost the same "red flags" and possibly are actually lower in credibility - than either DGT or Rossi. Jones -----Original Message----- From: pagnu...@htdconnect.com Jones, Since Brillouin is actively seeking funding and cites collaboration with SRI, wouldn't SRI be legally liable if the claims are untrue? BTW, don't forget Godes offered an open invitation to inspect his lab and measurements earlier. That may not be possible now due to trade secret protection. -- Lou Pagnucco Jones Beene wrote: > From: alain.coetm...@gmail.com > > Subject: Re: [Vo]:Brillouin Energy Interview > > > > Godes focus on theory make me feel cautious. > > anyway COP of 2 have been tested by SRI, that is the only serious claim I > am > aware of... > > > > Whoa. That is NOT information which is coming from SRI. > > > > AFAIK - SRI has never reported seeing gain in the Brillouin testing. > > > > > >
