Dangerous Thinking

Inertia in the Face of Accelerating Climate Change

Although a normal and essential part of science, debate is perceived by the public as evidence that IPCC could be wrong. So let's wait until all scientists agree before we alter our behavior. This rationalization arises from a poor understanding of how science functions. Further, it gives the naysayers the same weight as the vast majority of knowledgeable climate scientists -- a very egalitarian approach, but a dangerous one nonetheless. Full Story »

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Kenneth L Salzman, PhD
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by Kenneth L Salzman, PhD - Nov. 10, 2009

This article makes its point well, though it does not really speak to how the Dangerous Thinking is to be altered. Probably the most valuable argument presented is that scientists have not yet managed to make their case to the public, and he touches on what they do wrong as well as noting that they are faced with a very communicative opposition. Direct references to things psychological, however, are fairly common knowledge. That said, the case regarding responding to climate change and the dilemma getting it across to the public is made well. What there is to do about that, however, is not much presented.

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