6 thoughts on “Global Warming”

1. It seems to me, Australians have way TOO much time on their hands.

   1. Not all of us, but it is pretty sweet down here.

      I recently had an argument with someone about the proper role of scientists in forming policy debate. Namely: providing scientific evidence and keeping their ignorant mouths shut when it comes to deciding what to do with it. To demonstrate the point, I asked whether or not it is any of our concern what the climate is like next century.. can’t the people of next century look after themselves? Surely they will be better equipped than us to deal with any disaster, so even if there is the potential for disaster next century, why should that affect our decisions now? After getting into a nice little argument with this person about whether or not we should be overly concerned with the problems of post-singularity-superhumans from the 22nd century, the question was raised: is this now a conversation about science? The answer offered was a reluctant no, and the clear conclusion was that people with science credentials are no better equipped to talk about climate change policy than anyone else.

      1. Well played, Trent.

      2. That was bonzer, mate!

2. Sorta-OT. I like this: “The folks that are “beginning to wake up” are from the remaining 53% who DID vote for him. Now ask THIS question: Has Obama convinced at least 4% of those who voted FOR him to change THEIR minds?”

   http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/52704

3. It seems to me that the never ending coverage we’re getting of these sorts of “AGW causes everything” stories is verging on OCD.

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