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Thanks Dwayne. My point in asking that question is if we are to look at statistics and apply science to the authenticity of these sightings, there's a number of undeniable truths that come from this. First, there have been over 3,000 sightings in more than 90 + years. Virtually every state in America and even one in Australia. That's allot of animals Dwayne. It becomes even more fantastic if we are to assume, it's the same creature existing incognito in all of these various ecosystems where their food sources would be entirely different.
Second, if we look at species that are hard to monitor, like say a Great White, we are still puzzled at a number of things we still can't confirm such as mating and where this occurs. There are tons of theories but nothing definitive. Can you IMAGINE the number of undocumented creatures we have never come across in the vast oceans? So, I would absolutely say there are likely possibilities to species on land that we have not accounted for due to our issues with accessibility. But lack of access is not in itself proof of anything.
Do I think there is any weight to some of these sightings? Probably. Do I think some of these people believe in what they saw? Surely. Do I believe there are scores of hoaxes along the way? Unquestionably. Is there an industry that thrives on perpetuating the notion that one could be in your back yard? You would be blind not to see that. But my belief comes not so much from sightings but from the inherit arrogance that science thinks it has everything figured out. So much of what we think we know is all predicated on theory. Lots of lose theories at that all founded on scientific opinion (which does not mean it's right). Where Big Foot falls in that equation is still to be determined. I would LOVE to see them come across one alive or otherwise. It would be fascinating but not shocking.
I do not hesitate to say we are surrounded by all types of things we are oblivious to. But one thing I can also say with equal conviction is I know a money grab when I see one. And these TV shows that go after the "unexplained" are quite frankly an insult to my intelligence. It's Maury Povich with a blue light whispering, "Whats that?" I think there is a thoughtful search for facts and then there are these shameless hack TV series that quite honestly give the myth the reputation it gets, when people defend them as if they should walk hand in hand with research. It's exploitation and a sham that, in my opinion, makes fun of the people who actually do serious exploration of the facts. They mix in bits and pieces of scientific research, then sensationalize it for ratings. I can't stand behind that stuff Dwayne. And it's painful to watch you defend all things Big Foot then you KNOW so much of this stuff is garbage.
Believing there are unidentified species should not be a stretch for anyone. But I think you have to be wise enough to know when to separate yourself from the hype machine and not personalize these one dimensional shows that cater to all the wrong nuances about the myth and it's followers. There should always be a measured reflection between what is real science and a industry that exists to make a cheap buck off this. I truly hope one day they discover something that fits the scale and appearance of some of these sightings. But whether that happens or not, it won't be because these shows were taking it serious. There's two words for these shows - Paid advertising.
Second, if we look at species that are hard to monitor, like say a Great White, we are still puzzled at a number of things we still can't confirm such as mating and where this occurs. There are tons of theories but nothing definitive. Can you IMAGINE the number of undocumented creatures we have never come across in the vast oceans? So, I would absolutely say there are likely possibilities to species on land that we have not accounted for due to our issues with accessibility. But lack of access is not in itself proof of anything.
Do I think there is any weight to some of these sightings? Probably. Do I think some of these people believe in what they saw? Surely. Do I believe there are scores of hoaxes along the way? Unquestionably. Is there an industry that thrives on perpetuating the notion that one could be in your back yard? You would be blind not to see that. But my belief comes not so much from sightings but from the inherit arrogance that science thinks it has everything figured out. So much of what we think we know is all predicated on theory. Lots of lose theories at that all founded on scientific opinion (which does not mean it's right). Where Big Foot falls in that equation is still to be determined. I would LOVE to see them come across one alive or otherwise. It would be fascinating but not shocking.
I do not hesitate to say we are surrounded by all types of things we are oblivious to. But one thing I can also say with equal conviction is I know a money grab when I see one. And these TV shows that go after the "unexplained" are quite frankly an insult to my intelligence. It's Maury Povich with a blue light whispering, "Whats that?" I think there is a thoughtful search for facts and then there are these shameless hack TV series that quite honestly give the myth the reputation it gets, when people defend them as if they should walk hand in hand with research. It's exploitation and a sham that, in my opinion, makes fun of the people who actually do serious exploration of the facts. They mix in bits and pieces of scientific research, then sensationalize it for ratings. I can't stand behind that stuff Dwayne. And it's painful to watch you defend all things Big Foot then you KNOW so much of this stuff is garbage.
Believing there are unidentified species should not be a stretch for anyone. But I think you have to be wise enough to know when to separate yourself from the hype machine and not personalize these one dimensional shows that cater to all the wrong nuances about the myth and it's followers. There should always be a measured reflection between what is real science and a industry that exists to make a cheap buck off this. I truly hope one day they discover something that fits the scale and appearance of some of these sightings. But whether that happens or not, it won't be because these shows were taking it serious. There's two words for these shows - Paid advertising.
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