Contrary to how I have been coming off today, I enjoy seeing the speculation and thoughts people have here. There are clearly many very intelligent and creative people working on this. It is perfectly fine for people to keep going down the rabbit holes. My issue is that as I have watched all of this unfold it is becoming increasingly evident that this is likely not something that can be figured out using the scientific method, of which a theory is the pinnacle. It seems increasingly likely that rather than a mystery we are meant to solve, we are seeing a story being told, with new chapters being given to us in the form of Galnet articles, missions, and community goals.
I think if the latest announcement by Ram was meant for anything beyond just a storied announcement, perhaps he would have given some insight into his method of divining the few likely systems. So I am left wanting to ask him how in the hell did he figure these ones out as candidates? What line of reasoning led him there? How can we as participants progress on down that line? Build upon his discoveries?
All good, I am just responding with quips because I have nothing intelligent to add.