Good suggestions, but IMO reading the NIST report is the place to start.
Certainly, he should read the available data first, hoping to understand what he can understand, but if you are totally ignorant of the sciences, then you won't comprehend much of it.
Somewhat of a chicken/egg problem, IMHO, Gravy.
28th Kingdom doesn't seem to have much understanding of these areas, as best I've been able to ascertain so far, so I'm thinking that a few basics in these areas would help him.
He could probably learn a few things that would help him greatly in about 6 months, if he applied himself. Granted, I'm talking some very basic stuff, but 6 mos. of study would really help.
And, though I usually stay out of CT threads, I'd like to make a small request: Could you (the JREF'ers in particular) please stop making fun of CT'ers user names? Can you not make your argument without calling people idiots, etc.?
Frankly, I'm becoming a bit embarrassed reading these threads at times. I've noticed the recent suspensions from both sides, but mostly I'm ashamed of the JREF'ers.
