Talk:Semir Osmanagić

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His research coincides with edgar cayce's theory.

[edit] Archaeologist?

As archaeology is a true profession requiring extensive education, training, and experience, isn't it biased to use this term to describe Osmanagić, even with the qualifier "hobby"? It's like saying someone is a hobby surgeon.

At the same time, wouldn't pseudoarchaeolgist, pyramidologist or especially pseudohistorian be more descriptive and unbiased terms, given what his publications? (Ronz 01:38, 20 May 2006 (UTC))

I think it's reasonable to refer to non-professionals engaged in archaeological digs as "hobbyist" or "amateur" archaeologists. On the other hand, adding "pseudo" in front of a title or profession someone claims is making a POV judgement. — JEREMY 02:11, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Sounds like positive bias to me. He's not just engaged in a dig, he's the one justifiying it, raising the funds, and claiming he has the expertise to know what is there. He's a hobby surgeon doing open heart surgery, telling everyone that it all going well. (Ronz 23:06, 20 May 2006 (UTC))

Removed all claims about Osmanagić from the introduction that have been criticised by highly reliable and verifiable sources such as Archaeology magazine. --Ronz 20:11, 13 August 2006 (UTC)