Posted by Darren (208.143.232.66) on May 01, 2003 at 09:38:45:
In Reply to: Re: 18th C German quirkyness posted by grim on April 30, 2003 at 17:21:55:
>>If you had the answer to one of the greatest mysteries in history, and it was exceedingly simple, yet some of the greatest minds in the scientific world scratched their heads and wondered, how would you amuse yourself while waiting
I dont know that I'd amuse myself. I think that even in his day there were conspiracy theories, proud and dangerous scientists, and people who would steal ideas. Not that I'm paranoid or the conspiracy theory type but I think Bessler was probably pretty nervous and maybe over time that wore him down and made him a little nutty.
>>for your money deal to go through, while the secret ate at you every day?
Yes, once you find the solution it does eat at you. You start to think stupid things like "now that I know the secret I'm much more likely to die in a car accident today" and other rediculous things like that.
>>You would most likely make little drawings with parts and principles scattered everywhere. And make up little stories and puzzles and drop broad hints that you knew would explain it all
True :-)
>>if those involved or investigating would just stop and think a little.
Pride comes before the fall.
Darren