WORLD leaders are meeting in Italy and high on the agenda is climate change, in particular the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Today’s declaration to reduce emissions by 50 percent globally by 2050 is aspiration. I say this because if it … [Read more...] about The World in 2050: Nuclear Powered
Philosophy
Framing Science
Research suggests frames are a key influence in shaping people's response to science and technology. But there is no agreement on who should be allowed to do the official framing. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Framing Science
Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 7)
THE scientific sceptic* is defined by rational inquiry and is prepared to consider the possibility, probability or certainty of different propositions. Furthermore, the scientific sceptic investigates with a disposition to be persuaded. The … [Read more...] about Defining the Scientific Sceptics (Part 7)
Defining the Sceptics (Part 5)
ACCORDING to Raymond Harvey: The scientific sceptic, as opposed to the philosophical sceptic, is defined by rational inquiry -- someone who investigates with a disposition to be persuaded. THE Greek word skopein – from which the English word scope … [Read more...] about Defining the Sceptics (Part 5)
Defining the Sceptics (Part 4)
“GROWING up as your daughter, you have always taught me to live with an open mind, and to seek out facts before I choose a side of the fence whether it be agreeing or disagreeing with your own.” This comment from Caroline Marohasy represents to me … [Read more...] about Defining the Sceptics (Part 4)
Defining the Sceptics (Part 3)
THE word ‘sceptic’ has come to be associated with anyone who does not subscribe to the consensus view on anthropogenic global warming (AGW). The term is generally used in a derogatory way, so some politicians (e.g. Steve Fielding) and scientists … [Read more...] about Defining the Sceptics (Part 3)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
