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WITTEN: I do not have any background in measurement science.<br />
VERITAS: So, on what basis do you certify that the <strong>LIGO</strong> discovery is correct beyond a shadow<br />
of doubt?<br />
WITTEN: In such matters we scientists trust our colleagues to have done things right. The<br />
<strong>LIGO</strong> scientists have the highest competence. They have said they have observed<br />
gravitational waves, and I believe they have.<br />
VERITAS: Trust. Belief. Are these the basis for evaluation of a scientific discovery?<br />
WITTEN: You do not understand how science works.<br />
VERITAS: OK, fine. But is it correct to say that you do not personally have the necessary<br />
expertise to certify anything about <strong>LIGO</strong>?<br />
WITTEN: I am a String Theorist.<br />
VERITAS: Answer my question please. Do you personally have the scientific qualification to<br />
certify <strong>LIGO</strong>? Yes or No?<br />
WITTEN: No.<br />
VERITAS: And all this business about mind of god and time traveling – do they have anything<br />
to do with the correctness of the <strong>LIGO</strong> discovery? Yes or No?<br />
WITTEN: No.<br />
VERITAS: I have no further questions for this witness, Your Honor.<br />
ASHA SOLOMON (Judge): The witness is excused.<br />
This entry was posted on October 12, 2017 at 5:10 pm<br />
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