drrayeye Wrote:
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> Philip,
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> The summary that Lee provides of quite elaborate
> studies deserves more respect. It certainly is
> true that C14 dating is imperfect, and not only
> the specific dates presented, but the
> relationships presented may be incorrect,
> misleading, or hopelessly wrong. However,
> discarding, or disregarding the results is not
> what scientists do: we replicate, correct, and
> improve. Replicating and improving these studies
> is possible. Improvements have already been made,
> and will continue. Given the implications of the
> results as they stand, that is exactly what one
> would hope would happen: many times, in many
> ways.
>
> I think that has already started, and this
> published review Lee partly summarizes indicates
> both concerns and progress over the last 30 or so
> years. I'm ready for--and hoping for--more.

I've not "discarded" or shown any "disrespect" to Thanos in that post, so I don't know what you're referring to. I've simply been doing exactly what you suggested should be done: pointing out the problems so that corrections can be made and, in the meantime, being aware of those problems so as not to misinterpret what they actually say.