Talk:The Island/Theories

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South pole theory

I say we delete the South pole theory, as it contains false information. If the island were "near the South Pole", there would still be only one north. The island would have to be located directly on the south pole, in order for every direction to be north. Either the theory should be changed (with rationale given for the climate, etc.) or deleted. --Cmpieper 10:12, 15 May 2007 (PDT)

Local time theory

Also seems incomplete at best. Even if the local time is given as 4:16, there has to be a another known equivalent time from another zone in order to attempt to determine the time zone of the island. Is there a comparable time? If not, this theory should be deleted.--Cmpieper 10:17, 15 May 2007 (PDT)

Theories moved from the main article

  • Most complex electronic devices, and other mechanical devices fail, like the satellite phone and the helicopter. It may have something to do with the monster, or even the others, or the islands electromagnitism. Also, if electronics fail on this island, how does the swan computer, Juilet's CD player, the DHARMA van, electricity in general, continue to function? (written as a question)
  • The Island is actually enclosed within a large dome several miles underground. All environmental conditions (such as the weather) and "natural" happenings on the island are actually simulated. The firmament is a holographic image, above which is a roof (perhaps underneath the sea) which might have opened up, allowing the plane through. (no show-related evidence given)
  • This would explain some of the magnetic disparities on the island (why magnetic north is so far from true north). The blast door map notations reference weather control, which would explain the apparent tropical nature of the island, even if it is close to the south pole. Despite the fact that polar bears are strictly limited to the north pole, they could have been transported to the south pole and then the "extreme climate change" noted on the blast door wouldn't refer to moving the bears to a warmer climate, but actually changing the climate of the island. (response to another theory; stated as a possiblity)
  • Naomi states that the wreckage of flight 815 was found in an ocean trench near Bali. This is approximately 6000 miles off course on the Northwest side of Australia. (not related to the location of the island, but of the plane's wreckage; not a theory but a statement of fact)
  • The only use of the Island is for the DHARMA Initiative's purposes. (no evidence cited)
  • The sulphuric smell of the shower water is not caused by a volcano. Water that sits in a water heater for a long time will acquire a sulphurous smell. (response to another theory)
  • The Island is Sentient somehow. (no evidence cited)
  • The Island represents the afterlife. (no evidence cited)
  • The Island is Avalon. One anagram of "Alvar Hanso" is "Avalon Shoar." Shoar could be an archaic spelling of "shore" (coast, beach, etc.) or, in its original usage, meaning a support or something that holds something else (i.e. "to shore something up"). Other possible references to Arthurian legend: Avalon is where Arthur returned to heal his wounds. It is considered his final resting place, as The Island has been called Magnus Hanso's final resting place. (incorrect--the anagram would have to be Avalon Shaar)

Unanswered question removed from theory page

Why is the weather on the Island always the same? Even when Desmond created the lightning rod, the weather was fine. (answered)

The weather is not always the same. It has rained on several episodes and has been cloudy and gloomy on others. --Cmpieper 12:11, 15 May 2007 (PDT)

Answers offered to this "unanswered" question on the theory page

  • Most likely because time does not exist in a traditional linear sense on the island. You could compare the island to Peter Pan's Neverland where time doesn't pass in the usual sense... which is why the Lost Boys did not age and the seasons never changed. Additionally, this explains why Rose is still alive.
  • Continuing this train of thought even farther, this "Neverland" theory would also explain why people on the island keep seeing what they can imagine (such as Kate's horse) or are given what they desire most (such as Locke's ability to walk or Jin's desire for Sun's pregnancy). In Neverland, there are no limits to the experiences that a child can encounter. This is more of a metaphorical reference to the limitless imagination of a child's mind rather than any kind of physical boundary.

Magnetic Fields and photography.

"The Island Is hidden from radar/satellite photography by a magnetic field..." Does anyone care to explain how exactly, a magnetic field could affect satellite photography? A magnetic field isn't a medium in which light bends when it travels through as it does in water, so how is this a valid theory? Its vague to me in a sense that it doesn't specify how the magnetic field affects satellite ability to capture images. Argon 22:17, 1 June 2007 (PDT)

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