tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022452485619502579.post8104812591671846909..comments2024-03-28T09:38:52.661-04:00Comments on thwap's schoolyard: Global Warming Readingsthwaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399550285738440669noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022452485619502579.post-34735247280450541212010-03-01T11:47:33.967-05:002010-03-01T11:47:33.967-05:00Thanks for the tip. And for that other thought ex...Thanks for the tip. And for that other thought experiment. It becomes more ludicrous with each passing day I think about it.thwaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399550285738440669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022452485619502579.post-38226573674594782212010-03-01T09:39:02.483-05:002010-03-01T09:39:02.483-05:00Imagine, a conspiracy perpetrated by thousands of ...Imagine, a conspiracy perpetrated by thousands of extremely middle class climatologists, hydrologists, biologists, etc., any of which could become instantly and massively wealthy by simply spilling the beans to Big Oil or Big Coal.<br /><br />A good, comprehensive primer on the effects of global warming, existing and future, is Tim Flannery's "The Weather Makers." It's a fascinating read.The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022452485619502579.post-71316103513064802652010-02-28T19:11:50.232-05:002010-02-28T19:11:50.232-05:00I finished "Climate Cover-up" and I'...I finished "Climate Cover-up" and I'm starting to get angry. Angrier.<br /><br />I'm glad that I decided to do this.thwaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399550285738440669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022452485619502579.post-18890062740805358642010-02-28T13:14:19.532-05:002010-02-28T13:14:19.532-05:00Heh, I think that your gut instinct about the scre...Heh, I think that your gut instinct about the screeching is right ;)<br /><br />Climatology is inherently complex, so please don't call yourself a "sloppy thinker". As with many things in life, deep understanding of climatology requires years of study and specialization. It really is one of those times when expert knowledge is needed.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I realize that I just made an argument based on an appeal to authority, a logical fallacy. Ultimately, that's what a lot of arguments over climate change comes down to: who people trust. It's easier to spread mistrust since once suspicions are raised, it's much tougher to clear the air.<br /><br />There is a simple argument I can think of to call people to action: There is a very good chance that climate change will lead to global catastrophe within the next century. Why not spend some effort and money to avert (or prepare for) even just the <b>possibility</b> of disaster?<br /><br />We spend money (deservedly) on the social security net for the <b>possibility</b> of personal disaster. We spend money (not-so-deservedly) on the military for the <b>possibility</b> of needing to defend ourselves (or so they say).<br /><br />You're doing the right thing by reading up as much as you can. My argument is designed to argue with deniers from a different angle. The more you read, though, the more likely you'll be able to argue denialist points directly.<br /><br />Happy reading!no_blah_blah_blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487214918800237116noreply@blogger.com