Book Project (Score:)
by Anonymous Coward on Sunday November 10, @07:00PM (#)
Mostly it's those who are most confused about the original purpose of the book project, who have been making up nasty misinterpretations of it. The purpose was -- and still is -- to examine the hoax claims, and from them identify those aspects of space and technology that are misunderstood or overlooked, and those logical fallacies fallen for, and do an educational exercise for teachers, students, and ordinary folks to sharpen their skills at assessing outlandless theories -- using the 'Moon hoax' as an example. The resulting project should be an entertaining and educational read for all 'space buffs'.
It will not be 'duelling experts' or 'revealed truths from know-it-alls'. Instead it will try to make the disputes into down-to-earth 'common sense' that people can check up on, and experiment with, at home.
As with any good teacher, I don't believe there EVER is such a thing as a 'stupid question', and I've always felt that more information was better than less, closer engagement was better than shunning, open dialog better than snotty arrogance. That may be why so many people like my books, and so few bureaucracies do (yes, I am sure not a run-of-the-mill 'NASA flack', as many of you will realize).
There was never any intention to argue with the proponents of the 'moon hoax' theories, just to arm their intended target audience with better tools and techniques for immunization from falling for illogical and counterfeit arguments in general.
And yes, I'm interested in contributions and ideas (joberg@houston.rr.com) and suggestions, as I put together a financial plan that doesn't need government support (or review). Editorial suggestions, not so much financial suggestions, I mean.
Jim Oberg
Galveston County, Texas
home page http://www.jamesoberg.com
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Book Project (Score:) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday November 10, @07:00PM (#) Mostly it's those who are most confused about the original purpose of the book project, who have been making up nasty misinterpretations of it. The purpose was -- and still is -- to examine the hoax claims, and from them identify those aspects of space and technology that are misunderstood or overlooked, and those logical fallacies fallen for, and do an educational exercise for teachers, students, and ordinary folks to sharpen their skills at assessing outlandless theories -- using the 'Moon hoax' as an example. The resulting project should be an entertaining and educational read for all 'space buffs'. It will not be 'duelling experts' or 'revealed truths from know-it-alls'. Instead it will try to make the disputes into down-to-earth 'common sense' that people can check up on, and experiment with, at home. As with any good teacher, I don't believe there EVER is such a thing as a 'stupid question', and I've always felt that more information was better than less, closer engagement was better than shunning, open dialog better than snotty arrogance. That may be why so many people like my books, and so few bureaucracies do (yes, I am sure not a run-of-the-mill 'NASA flack', as many of you will realize). There was never any intention to argue with the proponents of the 'moon hoax' theories, just to arm their intended target audience with better tools and techniques for immunization from falling for illogical and counterfeit arguments in general. And yes, I'm interested in contributions and ideas (joberg@houston.rr.com) and suggestions, as I put together a financial plan that doesn't need government support (or review). Editorial suggestions, not so much financial suggestions, I mean. Jim Oberg Galveston County, Texas home page http://www.jamesoberg.com