Rules of the Game: Keeping It Honest

For this experiment to be taken seriously, it has to be absolutely bulletproof. No cheating. No wishful thinking. This is about truth, not belief.

These are the critical rules for anyone participating:

  • Document EVERYTHING: Every single trial must be documented, whether it’s a hit or a a miss. No hiding the failures. This is how real science works.

  • No Retrofitting: Don’t try to make the answer fit the number. If the answer is unclear, or you’re not sure what the entities communicated, mark it as “no answer.” Don’t force it.

  • Honesty First: If the results are null (meaning, no better than random chance), accept it. Science is about following the data, not forcing a conclusion. The truth is always more interesting than what you want to believe.

  • Share Everything: The ultimate goal is to invite others to replicate the experiment. Transparency is key. Share your videos, your notes, your results. Let the world see.

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This is how we maintain scientific integrity in the face of the unknown. This is how we get real answers, not just more stories.