[meteorite-list] Try divining rods over a large iron

[Chris Peterson]

This is a lovely example of the logical fallacy called Appeal to Authority.

Einstein is no more qualified to offer an expert opinion on this matter than 
your average Joe. His opinion should not impress anybody.

Chris

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
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Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 6:38 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Try divining rods over a large iron


>I know very well that many scientists consider dowsing as a type of 
>superstition. According to my conviction this is, however, unjustified. The 
>dowsing rod is a simple instrument which shows the reaction of the human 
>nervous system to certain factors which are unknown to us at this time.
> - Albert Einstein
>
> --------------------
> Phil Whitmer