14-10-2024, 11:50 PM
If, one day, I were to find the solution how the text was created, I would first of all confide with a few people whom I know I can trust. I would probably choose two. These would then be able to confirm the discovery whenever necessary.
This will only work if the solution is both complete and convincing.
If the solution is not convincing, the witnesses will not be able to confirm anything.
If any solution is only partial, it will be possible for others to complete and/or improve it, and there is not much one can say about that.
Now, as much as it is clear to me that the 'Voynich faked it' hypothesis is wrong beyond all reasonable doubt, if ever there is solid evidence that he did do it, then I will of course accept it.
Also, a hypothetical translation is not at all evidence that the MS is genuine.
Not even a correct translation, including identification of the author, would be evidence that the MS is genuine.
This will only work if the solution is both complete and convincing.
If the solution is not convincing, the witnesses will not be able to confirm anything.
If any solution is only partial, it will be possible for others to complete and/or improve it, and there is not much one can say about that.
Now, as much as it is clear to me that the 'Voynich faked it' hypothesis is wrong beyond all reasonable doubt, if ever there is solid evidence that he did do it, then I will of course accept it.
Also, a hypothetical translation is not at all evidence that the MS is genuine.
Not even a correct translation, including identification of the author, would be evidence that the MS is genuine.