[MD] Global Warming: Science or Politics?

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting Heather Perella <spiritualadirondack at yahoo.com>:


>      [Platt] 
> > I wonder if you'll ever ever answer how you choose
> accurate sources.
> 
>      Well, we've gone through a step by step process
> together on this.  First, we had to find sources. 
> Secondly, we had to read the sources.  Thirdly, we
> need to look at the available data, which Poot has
> provided.  The next step might be to actually get
> involved in the scientific process and collect data or
> listen to a debate by scientists that are for and
> those against global warming being human caused. 
> These scientists would have to provide data to support
> their arguments.  
>      This is why science sprouted from philosophy.  To
> rid arguments, by collecting actual data in the field.
>  Since I don't go into the field, and I've been given
> the opportunity to learn how to read charts and
> understand some of the scientific jargon, then I can
> get a glimpse for myself at what scientists are saying
> and decide for myself.  To only rely on what
> scientists and politicians are saying is helpful, but
> take a look at the same charts and data that those
> coming up with these interpretations are seeing.  As
> more people get involved in understanding the field
> data, and if more data needs collected and all the
> possible avenues that influence this global warming
> have been covered, then the arguments are supported by
> data from many avenues and this makes the source(s)
> more reliable.  This is just a brief overview of the
> scientific process and thoughtful process of a layman.

As a thoughtful processor of information I'm sure you are aware 
that data can be slanted to support a point of view. That's why
I asked how do you choose an accurate source. I find the question
endlessly fascinating because what's involved in the global warming
controversy is the philosophical question of Truth. As I walk through
the gallery of claims about the coming apocalypse, I see nothing
but empty, half completed and distorted canvases. But, I could be wrong.
 



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