At this time, there is no way to prove or disprove whether the model has any merit. I'm in the Casablanca camp. In all of the worlds in all of the galaxies in all the universe, I was born on this one. Without a shred of evidence I believe there are other worlds capable of sustaining life as I know it.

I didn't see any mention that, at least in the USA, using the visible light spectrum for any kind of communications is totally unregulated. No FCC certification or any other government twaddle to wade through.

It looks like this boils down to an argument about whether the ends justify the means. While I appreciate the desire to catch the dirt bags who prey on children, the justice department crossed the line.

This could simply be a negotiation step by Apple to get the price more in line with value.

In the 1950's my sister and I went on a high sugar and low energy regimen. We spend most evenings watching TV and drinking Coke. We were born in the 1940's. Truly, what I say is without evidence, but I'm convinced that we both became overweight because of the habits formed when we were young.

With regard to your observation, please keep in mind that some of them got that way because of the disease we are discussing. Also please check Voltaire's contribution. Something to the effect that the best way to get an appreciation of the infinite is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.

Not sure about so far in the future, but if there is any positive result from the research soon, it will benefit my wife. Is there any likelihood the work will progress better at one institute than the other?

I thought it was because I was watching Fox News...