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Part of the problem is that everyone is so certain particularly on the side that man-made global warming is real and a serious threat. This probably the biggest cause I have for doubting it. The philosophy of science is very interesting to me and one thing that's a recurring theme is the discussion of the limits of empiricism. Another thing to consider is the awful track record of prediction from virtually everyone who is deemed to be an expert. I find it difficult to take seriously people who don't make serious room for their margins of error and who rely on computer models of the future to predict.

All that being said the people who promote global warming as a serious issue that we need to do something about could be right of course. It could also be that they're missing some key piece of information that they don't even know exists. The unknown unknowns here seem impossible to get your head around for something as difficult to understand as climate change.

I'm not sure where you find information that isn't biased one way or another on this topic. I've pretty much given up.




"I've pretty much given up"

Well, at least I wont be alone if I give up too ...which is very possible :)




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