Martin Schubert is a brilliant scientist, but I have a hard time forgetting that he came into the Niantic Project as...

Martin Schubert is a brilliant scientist, but I have a hard time forgetting that he came into the Niantic Project as a skeptic, running away from rumors that his academic opinions often followed grants and other forms of compensation.

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  1. Typhoon JimJuly 30, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Yeah. Who exactly was telling him to juice the mind units?

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  2. moonfleetJuly 30, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Are you saying that he is a "scientist for hire"? If so, who "hired" him?

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  3. Joshua ReinigerJuly 30, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    So who exactly is compensating him for his time now?

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  4. Typhoon JimJuly 30, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    And we all listened, mind you.

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  5. Paul FritschleJuly 30, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Rumors aren't necessarily true. As a truthseeker yourself, you should well know that facts and evidence are what are required, not supposition and hearsay.

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  6. Mike WissingerJuly 30, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    So you think he was less upset that his assignment would classify him as a crackpot than that in so doing it would make his name unmarketable?  I know he wasn't happy to be there initially, but this is a new spin from what I recall of his statements.  

    Admittedly, I wasn't following the research circuit at the time.  That sort of subtext likely would have slipped past most of us.

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  7. J.J. RamirezJuly 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    If that's the case, the next question would be, who is lining his pockets? Visur Technology perhaps?

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  8. David Timothy (Ianas)July 30, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Any of the corporations could be in on it, I think. ADA, Jarvis... The motivation might not even be monetary, rather self-preservation - the strongest motivator of all.

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  9. David Timothy (Ianas)July 30, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Of course, why should we immediately slander his character, H. Richard Loeb? There must be more to the story...

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  10. Joshua “Z.” SallosJuly 30, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    H. Richard Loeb, I understand your concerns on Dr. Schubert's change of character. It is possible he has ulterior motives and may be influenced by a bit of green... but let's not rule out the possibility that he found a greater calling.

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  11. Bill Robitske (AimlessDreamer)July 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Granted, this post could be interpreted as one such rumor. A skeptic would still accept a theory as sound given sufficient, reliable, valid evidence.

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  12. John LeesJuly 30, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    So who was spreading rumours? Is there any fact behind this?

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  13. Eduardo Perez (Ki316)July 30, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Wait but his hypothesis was proved when Devra said the MU boost prevented her next deployment of the virus. You can see her declaration of the MU boost efectiveness in the second paragraph of this post. https://plus.google.com/102598577258553073047/posts/PSPgpqd85WA

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  14. Daniel Beaudoin (SK8ZION)July 30, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Dr. Martin Schubert did state that all three XM corporations had contacted him concerning the portal virus.  Why him rather than any other researcher?  Or did they also contact others?  Did they contact him in belief that they could buy his knowledge and research?

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  15. Daniel Beaudoin (SK8ZION)July 30, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    JoJo Stratton That second link is priceless.

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  16. JoJo StrattonJuly 30, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    I need to find that link Daniel Beaudoin about all 3 contacting him, unless you happen to have it handy, that links in this subject as well.

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  17. Krishna HammondJuly 30, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    With all due respect, H. Richard Loeb, let's not forget all science proceeds with an eye towards funding. There's a reason the phrase "publish or die" exists. Not everyone can be a true believer in what their bosses want, ask any grad student. That said, allegations of miscommunication or fraud are extremely serious.

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  18. Sachith MadurangaJuly 30, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    H. Richard Loeb being a sceptic is a good thing. What we should worry about is whether he had an ulterior motive..

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  19. Brent Hollett (Perringaiden)July 30, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Just because he's paid well, doesn't mean he's wrong.

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  20. Sherrie PuiAugust 9, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Why so many mu?

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