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Eventually something of this nature will get built in space... it seems to be clearly in the path and direction of science. We will likely see a couple of new improved James web like telescopes first. The timeline for this is still a century away as I see it

that's fine but who are the "informed advocates"? There is little research on this and what has been done relies on a long list of assumptions. Saying "informed advocates" feels like an "Appeal to Vague Authority" that is creating an illusion of consensus or expertise. I know Viktor Toth, one...

reasons to be skeptical... too much use of theoretical best case... >A coronagraph will perfectly block the Sun’s light while allowing the ring of light from the exoplanet to pass through, resulting in minimal signal loss. Unproven Assumptions: The ability to block the Sun's light perfectly...

take that with a grain of salt ... its clear from understanding the theoretical limits and the dynamics of the system that their model is off. see referenced paper link ...in summary: Using the Sun as a gravitational lens is practically unworkable due to several insurmountable challenges...

This is pie in the sky. The mechanisms in animals is not fully understood and human physiology has a long list of reasons it isnt likely possible. We have not evolved to allow this and it isn't likely just biochemical. There are cellular and organ level differences between humans and animals...