Edison is on the Radio
Jul 27, 2018 14:57:54 GMT -8
Post by plusx2a on Jul 27, 2018 14:57:54 GMT -8
What’s Right and What’s Left with Roland Stewart (Political chat radio show)
Roland – Good evening and welcome to What’s Right and What’s Left. Tonight we continue with our ongoing series about the “X” issue. Tonight with me is Professor Edison Cornwall III, Professor of applied Physics at the Imperial College in London. He has PHD’s in applied and theoretical physics, advanced biochemistry and computer science along with a masters in biomechanical engineering. All at the age of 28. To top it all off, he is an open member of the X Gene community and an eye witness to the explosion that rocked downtown London last week. Welcome professor.
Edison – Thank you for having my Roland.
Roland – You are extremely accomplished for someone your age. Do you attribute that to your X factor?
Edison – Although it would be easy to make that assumption, no. That was a different quirk of genetic fortune. I was blessed at birth with a super auto-biographical memory. There are only 4 other people on earth with this condition, according to Dr. James McGaugh, the founding director of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory at the University of California, Irvine. It is a very extreme form of eidetic memory. You can easily see how this cerebral anomaly would lead to some advantages in academia.
Roland – So you would say that this condition is not attributed to your X Gene?
Edison – According to all the available science, no. I have several genetic traits that though odd, do not constitute an X factor. For example, I am left handed, which is very common with people who have gifted memories. I also have a mild form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is also common among those with photographic, eidetic and super auto-biographical memory. Along with dwarf thumbs which are only common among carnies.
People like to oversimplify the science of genetics without a true appreciation of the complexity of the human genome. Although we have mapped the genome, think of it as having a road map for a planet you have never been to. The Human Genome Project has only existed for 20 years. It’s still a relatively new science.
The X Gene seems to manifests differently in every subject I have studied. The mutation is unique to the individual. There are persons with similar traits, but none are absolutely identical. This indicates a relatively unstable level of mutation that seems to be inconsistent with any known form of natural or artificial mutation we have seen before. Most importantly, these mutations seem to manifest traits outside of the any normalized genetic pattern.
Many people equate mutation with radiation. This is not a farfetched assumption since bombardment of radioactive particles has a tendency to ruin DNA. There has been a significant amount of research done on mutation due to exposure to radiation in Chernobyl and Fukushima. We now have a clearer idea about the effects of radiation on chromosomes, but there is no evidence that the X Gene is produced by chromosomal damage done by radiation. For the most part, genetic flaws caused by exposure to radioactivity manifest in traits that are skewed but otherwise normal. Mild defects like partial albinism, discoloration of fur or feathers are common with more extreme cases causing animals to grow extra or deformed limbs. You never see something like a bull growing gills or a monkey sprouting wings. As a matter of fact, many of the X Gene mutations cause effects that have simply never existed in nature before.
Roland – Are there any promising theories as to the cause or even a cure?
Edison – To be absolutely honest with you, all we have is wild speculation with little hard fact to back it up. The X Gene has only recently been identified and we simply haven’t had the time to research it properly. When reports started coming in about “X-ers”, it seemed so absolutely impossible that no reputable scientist took it seriously. We lost a lot of time there.
As to the second part of your question, I do not believe it to be a disease that requires a “cure”. There has been no recorded issue involving the X mutation that has caused a life threatening deformity, tumors or an abnormality which is more consistent with any other form of forced mutation. Yet, I do understand the burden that some “X-ers” feel when it comes to their abilities. Perhaps a way to opt out would be helpful. Regardless, our research is focused on finding a reason for this and not so much towards finding a cure.
Although I cannot substantiate this, it is my personal belief that the X Gene is not a new phenomenon, but one that has simply become more prevalent in recent years. There have always been stories of people with ESP, telekinesis, astral projection or other abilities. What may have been considered hyperbolic tales of heroes like Samson or Heracles may have actually been more factual than we have previously thought. I believe that there have been “X-ers” since the dawn of time, but they have been very rare, until now. The question is, why?
Roland – That is not the only question people have. The sociological, political and legislative impact of the X Gene have recently monopolized the news outlets. Any thoughts or comments on that?
Edison – I have many degrees, but none in sociology or political science. I don’t really feel qualified to comment.
Roland – That seems very evasive Professor. As an “X-er” you must have some opinion on the subject, since it quite literally involves your own rights and could perhaps at the very least impede your civil liberties and at worst cost you your life. There has been a lot of anti-X sentiment recently, especially after the recent terrorist attacks.
Edison – Terrorist? Pish! Once again, people choose to ignore facts and side with convenient news bites and unsubstantiated hogwash. One would think that since the word terror is in the name people would have a good understanding of the term. This was not something designed to instill terror or fear.
FACT! Residue found at the scene indicated that a chemical explosive was to blame.
FACT! The bomb seemed to be designed to take out an area the size of that office. In fact there was little damage to the rest of the building.
FACT! The only apparent targets of this would be assassin were mostly composed of “X-ers”, one of them being myself.
FACT! Although the assailant was particularly skilled and quite agile, there is no direct evidence that this person was in “X-er”. His tools although advanced and well-crafted were not outside that of normal science.
FACT! The corporation in question has a reputation for fostering and promoting research on and aid to the X community. From a simple standpoint of motive, it seems irrational to assume that an X is responsible.
If anything this was an attempted kidnapping that ended in failure, by someone who would rather be completely destroyed instead of being captured. This is a trait of a fanatic, but the act itself does not seem like that of a terrorist to me.
Roland – Well, it would seem we came to the right person for the facts on the matter. Professor Cornwall and I have much more to discuss, but we have to keep the lights on. We’re going to take a small break and we will be back to this discussion shortly. You are listening to What’s Right and What’s Left and I am Roland Stewart.
Roland – Good evening and welcome to What’s Right and What’s Left. Tonight we continue with our ongoing series about the “X” issue. Tonight with me is Professor Edison Cornwall III, Professor of applied Physics at the Imperial College in London. He has PHD’s in applied and theoretical physics, advanced biochemistry and computer science along with a masters in biomechanical engineering. All at the age of 28. To top it all off, he is an open member of the X Gene community and an eye witness to the explosion that rocked downtown London last week. Welcome professor.
Edison – Thank you for having my Roland.
Roland – You are extremely accomplished for someone your age. Do you attribute that to your X factor?
Edison – Although it would be easy to make that assumption, no. That was a different quirk of genetic fortune. I was blessed at birth with a super auto-biographical memory. There are only 4 other people on earth with this condition, according to Dr. James McGaugh, the founding director of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory at the University of California, Irvine. It is a very extreme form of eidetic memory. You can easily see how this cerebral anomaly would lead to some advantages in academia.
Roland – So you would say that this condition is not attributed to your X Gene?
Edison – According to all the available science, no. I have several genetic traits that though odd, do not constitute an X factor. For example, I am left handed, which is very common with people who have gifted memories. I also have a mild form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is also common among those with photographic, eidetic and super auto-biographical memory. Along with dwarf thumbs which are only common among carnies.
People like to oversimplify the science of genetics without a true appreciation of the complexity of the human genome. Although we have mapped the genome, think of it as having a road map for a planet you have never been to. The Human Genome Project has only existed for 20 years. It’s still a relatively new science.
The X Gene seems to manifests differently in every subject I have studied. The mutation is unique to the individual. There are persons with similar traits, but none are absolutely identical. This indicates a relatively unstable level of mutation that seems to be inconsistent with any known form of natural or artificial mutation we have seen before. Most importantly, these mutations seem to manifest traits outside of the any normalized genetic pattern.
Many people equate mutation with radiation. This is not a farfetched assumption since bombardment of radioactive particles has a tendency to ruin DNA. There has been a significant amount of research done on mutation due to exposure to radiation in Chernobyl and Fukushima. We now have a clearer idea about the effects of radiation on chromosomes, but there is no evidence that the X Gene is produced by chromosomal damage done by radiation. For the most part, genetic flaws caused by exposure to radioactivity manifest in traits that are skewed but otherwise normal. Mild defects like partial albinism, discoloration of fur or feathers are common with more extreme cases causing animals to grow extra or deformed limbs. You never see something like a bull growing gills or a monkey sprouting wings. As a matter of fact, many of the X Gene mutations cause effects that have simply never existed in nature before.
Roland – Are there any promising theories as to the cause or even a cure?
Edison – To be absolutely honest with you, all we have is wild speculation with little hard fact to back it up. The X Gene has only recently been identified and we simply haven’t had the time to research it properly. When reports started coming in about “X-ers”, it seemed so absolutely impossible that no reputable scientist took it seriously. We lost a lot of time there.
As to the second part of your question, I do not believe it to be a disease that requires a “cure”. There has been no recorded issue involving the X mutation that has caused a life threatening deformity, tumors or an abnormality which is more consistent with any other form of forced mutation. Yet, I do understand the burden that some “X-ers” feel when it comes to their abilities. Perhaps a way to opt out would be helpful. Regardless, our research is focused on finding a reason for this and not so much towards finding a cure.
Although I cannot substantiate this, it is my personal belief that the X Gene is not a new phenomenon, but one that has simply become more prevalent in recent years. There have always been stories of people with ESP, telekinesis, astral projection or other abilities. What may have been considered hyperbolic tales of heroes like Samson or Heracles may have actually been more factual than we have previously thought. I believe that there have been “X-ers” since the dawn of time, but they have been very rare, until now. The question is, why?
Roland – That is not the only question people have. The sociological, political and legislative impact of the X Gene have recently monopolized the news outlets. Any thoughts or comments on that?
Edison – I have many degrees, but none in sociology or political science. I don’t really feel qualified to comment.
Roland – That seems very evasive Professor. As an “X-er” you must have some opinion on the subject, since it quite literally involves your own rights and could perhaps at the very least impede your civil liberties and at worst cost you your life. There has been a lot of anti-X sentiment recently, especially after the recent terrorist attacks.
Edison – Terrorist? Pish! Once again, people choose to ignore facts and side with convenient news bites and unsubstantiated hogwash. One would think that since the word terror is in the name people would have a good understanding of the term. This was not something designed to instill terror or fear.
FACT! Residue found at the scene indicated that a chemical explosive was to blame.
FACT! The bomb seemed to be designed to take out an area the size of that office. In fact there was little damage to the rest of the building.
FACT! The only apparent targets of this would be assassin were mostly composed of “X-ers”, one of them being myself.
FACT! Although the assailant was particularly skilled and quite agile, there is no direct evidence that this person was in “X-er”. His tools although advanced and well-crafted were not outside that of normal science.
FACT! The corporation in question has a reputation for fostering and promoting research on and aid to the X community. From a simple standpoint of motive, it seems irrational to assume that an X is responsible.
If anything this was an attempted kidnapping that ended in failure, by someone who would rather be completely destroyed instead of being captured. This is a trait of a fanatic, but the act itself does not seem like that of a terrorist to me.
Roland – Well, it would seem we came to the right person for the facts on the matter. Professor Cornwall and I have much more to discuss, but we have to keep the lights on. We’re going to take a small break and we will be back to this discussion shortly. You are listening to What’s Right and What’s Left and I am Roland Stewart.