Post by sebastian on Aug 6, 2009 0:38:45 GMT -5
There are multiple layers of conceptual understanding of what Sasquatch research really is. To understand this, we must first recognize our positions in Science and cryptozoology. We are the challengers to the scientific establishment, and yet, we are creating our own paradigm control. Cryptozoology must be scientific in order to gain acceptance from Science.
We must note that Sasquatch research, and cryptozoology in general, is currently located at the fringe of our scientific paradigm. Science does not recognize Sasquatch as a species, and hence does not recognize its existence. In a classic Marxist struggle, we are attempting to prove otherwise. Science represents the truth of our collective understanding, and Sasquatch research as in cryptozoology provide and are trying to provide the facts of what we don't understand.
In order to gain scientific acceptance, we must follow the scientific method. We must also assume that Sasquatch is a biological species. Proper data collecting method is also required in this field. Data must be collected without interpretation. Remember, providing the facts is what we are after.
After years of hard work by many Sasquatch researchers, an internal "Sasquatch" paradigm slowly emerged. This paradigm is based on most common descriptions and observations. In another words, it is largely statistical. In the most logical way, Sasquatch must be expected to be biological, a species of higher primate, bipedal, and shares numerous physiological characteristics of Hominoidea.
(To be continued)
We must note that Sasquatch research, and cryptozoology in general, is currently located at the fringe of our scientific paradigm. Science does not recognize Sasquatch as a species, and hence does not recognize its existence. In a classic Marxist struggle, we are attempting to prove otherwise. Science represents the truth of our collective understanding, and Sasquatch research as in cryptozoology provide and are trying to provide the facts of what we don't understand.
In order to gain scientific acceptance, we must follow the scientific method. We must also assume that Sasquatch is a biological species. Proper data collecting method is also required in this field. Data must be collected without interpretation. Remember, providing the facts is what we are after.
After years of hard work by many Sasquatch researchers, an internal "Sasquatch" paradigm slowly emerged. This paradigm is based on most common descriptions and observations. In another words, it is largely statistical. In the most logical way, Sasquatch must be expected to be biological, a species of higher primate, bipedal, and shares numerous physiological characteristics of Hominoidea.
(To be continued)
