Talk:James Tilly Matthews

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Er, why is there a 'See Also' for Tin-foil hat? I'm sure tin was very expensive at the time, plus there already is a link to paranoia from here. -Uagehry456|Talk_{JordanhillVote} 07:17, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Weren't his delusions were founded in reality?

Didn't "The Air Loom Gang" reveal evidence that the delusions of political corruption were actually founded in reality? Why isn't that mentioned in this article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wigglestrue (talk • contribs) 04:32, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

I believe the article mentions that it remained unclear wether or not Matthews was being held prisoner in Bedlam at the behest of corrupt authorities or whether it was because of his mental illness. As for the actual "Air Loom" in itself, however, there's just no chance a machine like that could have existed (and functioned) in physical reality. The so-called "technology" behind it can't possibly function in the real world. Remember: it is based on the (now obsolete) pseudoscientific theory of "animal magnetism" and humours. There's just no way it could have actually functioned. As for genuine political corruption, however, now THAT'S a completely different story altogether..! 83.140.111.147 (talk) 22:18, 21 November 2007 (UTC)