…that which can be explained by incompetence.
Let’s be honest, we all have a secret place in our hearts for the occasional conspiracy theory. Some people believe the moon landings were faked, others think the Jews are the secret rulers of the world, some poor deluded souls even believe Kylie Minogue can hold a tune.
The fire that destroyed the Notre Dame cathedral has set off a plethora of conspiracy theories. My favourite is that the fire was set by Muslim terrorists and has subsequently been covered up by the dhimmis in the French Government.
As I wrote over at Tim Newman’s gaff, “because that’s what terrorists do, isn’t it; destroy a cultural icon and then not tell anyone”.
This is why William of Ockham’s razor is so useful; the explanation which requires the fewest number of assumptions to be correct is likely to be the truth.
This podcast is the best example of the conspiracy mindset. Stefan Molyneux is a famous YouTube and podcaster, and like the proverbial stopped clock he sometimes gets things right.
This is unlikely to be one of those occasions.
As I understand it, the evidence suggesting an arson attack and subsequent governmental over up is as follows;
– The fire started after workers had left the site.
– Other churches in France have been attacked.
– A brown man was seen smiling nearby
Bill’s Opinion
Perhaps some terrorists set the fire, didn’t call Le Monde to claim responsibility and the French authorities have hushed it all up.
Or, perhaps sloppy work practices by the renovators resulted in a spark lighting a fire in a church with plenty of dry wood.
I like Timmo’s explanation. Some union worker saw that a bodge had been left in an unsafe state and said, “That’s not my job.” The electricians’ union would have shit themselves if a carpenter touched their equipment.
Highly likely.
I do now mildly regret never being patient enough to queue up to enter the cathedral during all those previous visits to Paris, though.