You're absolutely right! We've opened a ticket with the Linear A folks, hopefully they'll get back to us soon with an update as to whether we've got it correct or not. Hang tight!
replyThis comment sure is load bearing.
replyIt's the veritable smoking gun
replyRegardless, we should stand ready, loaded for bear.
replyA Linear ticket, hopefully
replyHow does an expert even verify something like this?
replyYou look at the proposed sound values and compare it to other known languages. Languages from the same family share grammar and vocabulary.
replyI mean it's not like anyone could objectively go back in time and query ancient civilizations for what they meant, but presumably it means the verification heuristics, they have currently, pragmatic success, and expert solidarity means that it is "verified"
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