How climate scepticism turned into something more dangerous

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:13:57 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/07/climate-change-denial-scepticism-cynicism-politics>

"Doubts about the science are being replaced by doubts about the motives
of scientists and their political supporters. Once this kind of cynicism
takes hold, is there any hope for the truth?"

Lengthy and important article about the dangers of encouraging cynicism
and distrust.  Via glyn moody.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/             Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/                Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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Wed, 2 Aug 2017 03:55:14 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/07/climate-change-denial-scepticism-cynicism-politics>

"Doubts about the science are being replaced by doubts about the motives
of scientists and their political supporters. Once this kind of cynicism
takes hold, is there any hope for the truth?"

An important psychological issue.  Via John Baez and Kam-Yung Soh​.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/             Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/                Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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