09-12-2019, 06:52 PM
I agree that the 'verbose cipher' hypothesis is one of the more straightforward possible explanations why there could be a mapping between A and B. However, it is possible to study the details without, or at least before, worrying about the possible explanation.
I have considerable doubt that such a mapping can be found, but I would be happy to be taken by surprise here.
Also, I strongly support the view that such a discovery would give us great new insight into the 'system' that is behind the Voynich MS text.
An alternative to the verbose cipher would be a number theory. If the Voynich MS words are like a numbering or enumeration system, a similar progression could be expected. Just compare it with Roman numerals. D only starts appearing after 500 words and M only after 1000.
In such a case, there is no mapping, but there is a 'generating algorithm' that explains the dialects.
I have considerable doubt that such a mapping can be found, but I would be happy to be taken by surprise here.
Also, I strongly support the view that such a discovery would give us great new insight into the 'system' that is behind the Voynich MS text.
An alternative to the verbose cipher would be a number theory. If the Voynich MS words are like a numbering or enumeration system, a similar progression could be expected. Just compare it with Roman numerals. D only starts appearing after 500 words and M only after 1000.
In such a case, there is no mapping, but there is a 'generating algorithm' that explains the dialects.
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