Sorry, I'm not getting your meaning on this. If you are questioning Mike's credentials, here is a quick blurp on those (if you are not, please disregard this post.)
In writing his book on precious metals (which is the best selling book of all times on precious metals) he spent approximately 30 hours per week for over two years researching the history of currency, gold, silver etc. Frankly, that combined with the fact that his advice is sought internationally is good enough for me.