Unexplained mysteries

[yoda]

I won't argue the point about DjSadhu's video, except that I believe that the average person would find it surprising – rather than someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the subject.

I am finding the conversation I am having with you (and you too theforceuk) to be valuable and extremely refreshing. Thank you for answering my points. It is incredible that people can be such polar opposites in their view of the world.

Please don't get me wrong, my bookshelf is crammed with books of every description, from the highly respectable to the down-right crazy. I don't think that I will ever have full faith in orthodox books because all of the areas of academia are extremely rigid in their principles. Wikipedia mentions Peter Golas being a critic of the book The Crystal Sun, but as Professor of History at the University of Denver, with expertise in Chinese history, it is not guaranteed that his motivations are not bound up with protecting his own academic work. That is the quandary that faces academia – the established experts are trusted to review new works but at the same time they wish to protect their own reputations. Nobody wishes to be made to look like a fool. Alternative authors may have some wild ideas and sometimes do not conduct the research they should, but they can explore areas that academia will not.

The subjects that I would like to address regarding dinosaurs are certainly not being tackled by mainstream science. The "from the ground up" theory of the evolution of flight seems to me to be the wrong shape in the hole but the majority of palaeontologists are now joining in with ramming it into place. I think personally that the true story of flight in dinosaurs and birds is a lot more complicated than is currently believed. I have taken an extremely forensic approach to my upcoming book on Star Wars in Britain (via McFarland books) and I hope to be able to convince a publisher that I can produce similar work on dinosaurs and the transition to flight. Even though I one of those Tom, Dick and Harrys!

I think it's great that you are hoping to write a book and raise a few questions about a topic you seem to have a great interest in. If you ever do get it published I would read it with an open mind. I think alot of people question certain things which we are led to believe but never speak their mind and keep it inside.
Sure look at some of the topics I have bought up some people agree some don't. Alot have given their opinions which is good.
My main interest in reading are polar exploration, mountaineering which I have many books and world history. I also like you do have a great curiosity in reading about certain world events that have been questioned.
I was reading your thread about the moon landings and you did raise a few points that are interesting which I never thought about involving the first claimed moon landing.
After the FIFA scandal with Russia Vladimir Markin has now started asking questions. Clearly he's pissed off about FIFA but I would love to hear the replys to the questions he has asked.
I am not sure if you have ever read about Edward Bernays I think you would find him interesting. The techniques he used are still being clearly used to this day.
I think life in general is almost like being delt a hand of cards. You can only play with what you have been given, some get it good some very bad. Many don't even get a chance to get out of childhood if you look what's happening around the world today.
If your ever do get over my way give me a shout and I can listen to your dinosaur theory over a few pints of Guinness! Then you can take a road trip with a serious hangover to see Jedi island.

 

[Section 8]

One thing to make sure that you fully understand, is the meaning or meanings of the word theory.

Be sure to check that the conspiracy theories you investigate are not theories, but are theories.

For example the "Theory of evolution" is not an idea.