Word Choice and the Gulliver Tests
We talk continually via thought. A protocol for a preliminary test is very easy to come up with. The question is, do I make the choice of how we find the words we'll be transmitting difficult or easy. It seems from previous post, making it difficult makes the testing worthwhile.
The answer is simple words. If the two of you can send and receive any 10 reasonably randomly selected words accurately, you'll win my respect. Please understand that JREF will provide the words and only under seal to the transmitter once the controlled test begins. The word list cannot be part of the written protocol. Below you’ll find how I’d phrase the word selection (in Test One).
That answered, it's time though to face the test more realistically. Let's set up two tests to convince some of us here in the forum that you indeed have abilities that JREF should test. Let's agree to
-Simple controls.
-Clear results.
-Very limited expenses.
Here's the concept. I'll produce a numbered list of 10 simple words. These words will be in common usage. I will cull the words carefully to prevent confusion. Words that have one or more homonyms (for example, “eye” and "I") will not be used. Words whose pronunciations vary such as "aluminum" will not be used.
In Test One, I’ll call both of you at a pre-arranged time on separate lines. I’ll ask each of you permission to record the calls. I’ll then ask both of you a couple of questions, including verifying that you believe that your special communications are currently working. I’ll the receiving person’s line on hold and read the list one word at a time, one every 10 seconds. I’ll ask the transmitting person to read back the list. If correct, then the test will proceed. If incorrect, the test restarts with a new list. (I’ll have ten lists at hand at the start of the call.) Next, I will place the transmitter’s line on mute and pick up the receiver’s line from hold. I will tell the receiver that I’m ready to hear the list. If I hear the same ten words in the correct order within two minutes, Test One will be considered successful.
The purpose of Test One is to convince the two of you that you should continue to Test Two.
In test two, we’ll introduce some controls to convince others. At least one of you will have to travel to a secure location. I’ll do my best to keep the expense and inconvenience to a minimum. I anticipate a travel distance of less than 20 kilometers. Otherwise, Test Two will use the same protocol.
Let’s agree that any of the following conditions constitute a failure: failure to answer the call, unexplained disconnections, failure to respond, and unintelligible responses.
I also will post the recorded audio here.
I invite your (and indeed every forum member’s) critique.
I look forward to your participation.
Encouragingly,
Gulliver
