lol I love the pre-emptive strike. I am in no position to argue anything against a mind such as that belonging to Big V.
Short answer EOS BABY.
Long(er) answer to come, I will read your posted links.
P.S. I left school with absolutely fuck all so you are ahead of me academically for sure, but I have battled against the "learned" many times and am able to hold my own.
Great response and I will reply as soon as I have had to time to digest the articles as best I can.