Dean,
There seems to be a concensus here that light is particulate in nature, as
opposed to the concept of its being an energy wave that generates localized
reactions which create illumination. The soft particle concept, however,
might possibly not involve a particle at all, but rather, it could be a
unique frequency of this energy source which responds differently than the
frequency assigned to the hard particle wave. The ether, which has been
suggested by scientists as early as Aristotle, could very well be the medium
by which these waves are transported. Remember, the color spectrum of light,
to which our eyes are sensitive, is only a minute selected band upon this
vast extenuating spectrum of rays and waves. We're only on the threshhold of
discovering what the use and value of these other frequencies are on this
vast spectrum, let alone the potential of yet discovering thousands of other
frequencies with their unique uses. We're talking about alpha rays, and
x-rays, and television bands, and radio frequencies, and beta rays and gamma
rays and on and on and on. . . These are all different bands or frequencies
on the same spectrum, all with there own unique properties and uses. How
many fascinating frequencies are yet to be discovered, and what treats of
usefulness might these other bands be treasuring up till our discovery.
X-rays have changed the world of medicine, along with radio and television
frequencies. Perhaps there is a frequency which more readily accomodates
teleportation travel, or one for invisibility, or one with healing
properties, and so on and so forth. Just some thoughts on related ideas.
Norlan