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Dr. Wood's experience with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reveals a complicated relationship between whistleblowers and official responses to these theories. Her attempts to submit evidence regarding thermite led to accusations against her character, raising questions about the motivations behind not including thermite in other activist communications. The potential risks involved in labeling governmental actions as felonies or even treason may contribute to the reluctance of others to broach these topics within formal channels.