Most of what is bollocks?
I don't see any reason why we can't have arguments based on the ST universe, as long as we agree on a common frame of reference and use the rules as they appear in that universe.
It's a reluctance to commit to anything that will make them a target for flak from whatever groups have a vested interest in the opposing ideas, combined with the cost of researching and consulting experts.
Ideally we would take away the environmental factors and look at the results in one set of victims, I mean volunteers; and with the other set do the opposite.
Bit tricky removing the genetic factor though
Well, MrL says there's no way really of knowing what state the matter from the original star is in where black holes are concerned. As for the internal energy forces, you'd have to ask him or Rad.
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