An important aspect of my theory is SIMPLICITY. In order to remain true to the writer's promise of the final reveal making sense, I have to believe that the answer(s) will be something that the millions of LOST fans can embrace as reasonably possible. If this is not the case, then the legacy of LOST will become an ugly "goat" of betrayal in the eleventh hour - leaving LOST fans feeling as though they have been violated (yes, sexually) by a polar bear while some creepy old dude named Jacob watches intently. The series finallies of "St. Elsewhere" and "The Sopranos" will pale in disappointment. The writers are doing an excellent job at navigating many details while (hopefully) remaining true to their promise. The many theories that have been offered are truly IMPRESSIVE (some could be awesome movies), but are they going to be plausible by the average viewer?? I'd like to think that everyone will accept some of these theories, but unless the writers are only hoping to satisfy 4 geeks (each with a Ph.D.s in physics, time travel, and nobody knows what) who stay home on Friday nights to think (no offense anyone!) - I'm taking stock in science that is already proven, generally known to exist, and MORALLY conflicting. You'll know I'm wrong if we suddenly see a new reality show on ABC called "How to be Super Smart in Science".
Penny's dad and/or Mr. Hanso, who seemingly have more money than God, set out to conduct genetic experimentation. The project is for GOOD in the beginning (intended to heal many ills) but at some point "jumps the shark" into human cloning (perhaps a quest for immortality). Recognizing the moral conflict, a young Ben leads a revolt - while at the same time the supernatural aspects of the island (that existed long before the science project) also "object". It's so hard to turn of TV today without seeing a show that focuses on ghosts & the paranormal. Knowing that a boatful of people (some slaves) died on the island way back when is certainly cause (and believable) that the island is - well, you know. As previously mentioned, some of the replicated subjects are used as controlling "operatives" when some of the clones are test integrated back into the "real world" (same actors playing supporting roles in flashbacks). In my "layman's" understanding of computers & storage discs, I know that magnets can be destructive to the data stored. I believe that the magnetic pulse "fail safe", was intended merely to destroy all research data evidence at the facility in one push of a button in case of emergency, NOT intended to bring down a plane. Now that Penny has located the island, Daddy has some cleaning up to do (hence the people on the freighter). I'd love to see some of the main characters who have been killed off return at the end as scientists who had used their own DNA during the research. Even the hint that Amelia Earhart could be on the island is cool, much the way that "National Treasure" (with Nicholas Cage) integrated real people & places into the story.
If any of this seems plausible - the occupant of the coffin (flash forward) will make perfect sense - and at the same time be SHOCKING!
Theory by LOST in GIBSONIA
Penny's dad and/or Mr. Hanso, who seemingly have more money than God, set out to conduct genetic experimentation. The project is for GOOD in the beginning (intended to heal many ills) but at some point "jumps the shark" into human cloning (perhaps a quest for immortality). Recognizing the moral conflict, a young Ben leads a revolt - while at the same time the supernatural aspects of the island (that existed long before the science project) also "object". It's so hard to turn of TV today without seeing a show that focuses on ghosts & the paranormal. Knowing that a boatful of people (some slaves) died on the island way back when is certainly cause (and believable) that the island is - well, you know. As previously mentioned, some of the replicated subjects are used as controlling "operatives" when some of the clones are test integrated back into the "real world" (same actors playing supporting roles in flashbacks). In my "layman's" understanding of computers & storage discs, I know that magnets can be destructive to the data stored. I believe that the magnetic pulse "fail safe", was intended merely to destroy all research data evidence at the facility in one push of a button in case of emergency, NOT intended to bring down a plane. Now that Penny has located the island, Daddy has some cleaning up to do (hence the people on the freighter). I'd love to see some of the main characters who have been killed off return at the end as scientists who had used their own DNA during the research. Even the hint that Amelia Earhart could be on the island is cool, much the way that "National Treasure" (with Nicholas Cage) integrated real people & places into the story.
If any of this seems plausible - the occupant of the coffin (flash forward) will make perfect sense - and at the same time be SHOCKING!
Theory by LOST in GIBSONIA
