"Perhaps the most interesting question in all this business is how it can be that the scientific community has become so over-the-top in support of its own propaganda about the seriousness and certainty of upcoming drastic climate change. Scientists … [Read more...] about Risking the Reputation of Science: Garth Paltridge
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Academics and Freedom of Speech
EVERY so often I receive emails suggesting I am morally reprehensible. Interesting, like the following email, they often follow a function at an Australian university. Hi there, I attended a very interesting lecture today around Climate … [Read more...] about Academics and Freedom of Speech
Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 10): Karl Popper
The genuine rationalist does not think that he or anyone else is in possession of the truth; nor does he think that mere criticism as such helps us achieve new ideas. But he does think that, in the sphere of ideas, only critical discussion can help … [Read more...] about Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 10): Karl Popper
Other People’s Free Speech: Donna Laframboise
DONNA Laframboise believes that when activists insist their cause is more important than other people's free speech, we all need to worry. www.DeSoggyBog.com www.Noconsensus.org. … [Read more...] about Other People’s Free Speech: Donna Laframboise
On ‘Saving the World’ (Part 1)
"Not all environmental causes are sucker-proof. If one wants to fill up the inner void, by making the world a better place to live, then one should do one’s bloody homework first. And that includes becoming scientifically literate. If one is not … [Read more...] about On ‘Saving the World’ (Part 1)
Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 9): John Izzard
IF you are going to set up a new cult, which is what the emissions trading bill [currently before the Australian Senate] is all about, you really have to get in quickly and corner all of the best descriptive and emotive words; seize the moral high … [Read more...] about Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 9): John Izzard