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Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers?

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On 2/7/2017 12:57 PM, edprochak@gmail.com wrote:
>  And what is the motivation?
>  * Glory
> Well it would be a false glory. I could see one person deluding
> themselves this way, but not a team of many scientists.
>  * Money
> The money spent to develop LIGO was spent already in salaries,
> construction, equipment, and more. None of the scientists have
> gotten rich on this project.
>  * Prank/Hack
> I already noted that this would be extremely difficult. Something
> of James Bond proportions. (multiple devices, with microsecond
> synchronization, and precise signal generation).

To someone who is unemployed, having any kind of salary is riches.
To someone who is largely ignored, having any kind of notice is glory.
To someone who feels profoundly alone, the social relationships of 
others is a conspiracy.

-- 
Odd Bodkin -- maker of fine toys, tools, tables

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Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers? edprochak@gmail.com - 2017-02-07 10:57 -0800
  Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers? Odd Bodkin <bodkinodd@gmail.com> - 2017-02-07 14:04 -0600
    Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers? edprochak@gmail.com - 2017-02-15 10:13 -0800
      Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers? "reber G=emc^2" <herbertglazier0@gmail.com> - 2017-02-17 16:34 -0800
        Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers? "hanson" <hanson@quick.net> - 2017-02-17 16:43 -0800
        Re: LIGO Conspirators: Wave or Money Catchers? benj <nobody@yahoo.com> - 2017-02-17 19:53 -0500

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