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Post by scooter on Aug 4, 2011 17:24:51 GMT -4
I dare him...double-dog dare him, to include some of his hoax "findings" in his class papers. I mean, he's be in a great position to teach his professor a thing or two, probably get really high marks for his insight...right? ;D
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Post by photobuster919 on Aug 4, 2011 17:48:17 GMT -4
Well, according to his YouTube channel page he's earned a degee in Film and TV from the Sydney Institute of TAFE, and is currently reading for a BSc in Astrophysics. Yeah I heard that rumour too. It popped up around the start of that BOA interview he put up. Scooter has a good point about him trying to use his hoax "findings" in assignments. This will be interesting to see, hopefully he will put up some videos about it.
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Post by lukepemberton on Aug 4, 2011 17:54:05 GMT -4
Well, hopefully his professors will teach him the difference between leptons and baryons, and how they interact with matter.
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Post by carpediem on Aug 4, 2011 18:10:18 GMT -4
... and is currently reading for a BSc in Astrophysics. At what institution - Australian OU perhaps?
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Post by lukepemberton on Aug 4, 2011 18:23:42 GMT -4
At what institution - Australian OU perhaps? I would have no idea. I have no reason to disbelieve him either. If he is studying for a BSc in Astrophysics, then good luck to him.
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Post by scooter on Aug 4, 2011 19:19:45 GMT -4
Would the various spectra of space radiation, and the shielding therefrom, be in the curricula? I suppose the real question would be whether he can accept a lot of his errant beliefs being dashed to bits...
If it's true about his enrollment, it could be interesting.
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Post by lukepemberton on Aug 4, 2011 19:33:13 GMT -4
Would the various spectra of space radiation, and the shielding therefrom, be in the curricula? Possibly not the shielding aspects, but it could depend on the nature of the course. Studying at that level though requires one to link concepts in physics and apply them across different fields. If he is studying astrophysics he should begin to apply new found knowledge and work out the errors of his claims. I doubt he will be able to approach it objectively though. Being taught a degree is not simply about massing knowledge, it is also about applying that knowledge and being able to examine it from a critical perspective. That is to say, understand the knowledge gaps and the limitations of evidence and theories. After all, physics only describes abstract models to describe the world we live in; and many of them have limits. What I find quite interesting is that he staunchly defended Ralph Rene's alternative science, yet he tells us he is pursuing a conventional taught course in astrophysics. I'm sure he'll be able to come up with some excuse that Ralph was correct, and we'll have the piece of paper to tell us that he has sufficient credentials to make that judgment. I really do hope this folds out, because it will get even more ridiculous than before.
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Post by LunarOrbit on Aug 4, 2011 21:09:53 GMT -4
We're assuming that he actually believes the hoax theory garbage is true. Maybe he never actually believed it and just wants to get a degree as a way to add credibility to his moon hoax scam. "I've got a physics degree and I'm telling you the moon landings were faked... now buy my DVD!"
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Post by JayUtah on Aug 4, 2011 23:28:57 GMT -4
Don't get me wrong. When I say I'm indifferent to Jarrah White, that's not to say I'm indifferent to the danger that comes from a lack of critical thinking. And toward that end I've devoted considerable time and effort into correcting the misconceptions in the Apollo hoax claims. That's where my expertise lies and what my time permits.
But Jarrah adds a layer of personal animosity and obsession that makes it unclear what he is really trying to do. I think it's important to correct misconceptions about space science, but most of the world wouldn't be interested in correcting the artifacts of his fixation on certain people. That's why I'm indifferent to him, but not to the hoax theory.
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Post by dwight on Aug 5, 2011 0:26:55 GMT -4
Here's a bit of sad news which will affect jarrah directly (from http://www.collectspace.com):
Brian O'Leary, 1940-2011: Brian T. O'Leary, who in 1967 was selected by NASA with 11 scientist-astronauts but resigned six months later, died July 28 at 71. O'Leary wrote in his book "The Makings of an Ex-Astronaut" that he disliked the jet pilot training and grew disillusioned with NASA's treatment of scientist-astronauts at the time. After leaving NASA, O'Leary held several teaching and research positions before his personal interests led him away from mainstream science. Since 2003, O'Leary wrote and spoke about unconventional clean energy sources.
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Post by Obviousman on Aug 5, 2011 1:00:21 GMT -4
Vale, Dr O'Leary.
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Post by JayUtah on Aug 5, 2011 3:49:00 GMT -4
That really is sad. I enjoyed talking to O'Leary.
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Post by lukepemberton on Aug 5, 2011 3:58:39 GMT -4
That is very sad.
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Post by Obviousman on Aug 5, 2011 4:28:22 GMT -4
I'll check and see if Jarrah is telling the truth; I suspect not.
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Post by echnaton on Aug 5, 2011 8:02:18 GMT -4
It appears that O'Leary lived a full and long life. My condolences to his family and friends on their loss.
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