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Category Archives: Science And Society
The Legacy Of Climategate
Some thoughts from Judith Curry. Speaking of which, I’ll have a piece up on the death of the hockey stick at PJMedia in the next couple days.
“Hydrocarbon Deniers”
I agree, that’s exactly what they are. And their irrational beliefs are much more destructive and a crime against humanity than being a skeptic on AGW.
Ancient Diseases
…of our ancestors. What she doesn’t note are the modern diseases that aren’t microbial based, but a result of an agricultural diet.
The Elephant Whisperer Is Mourned
…by the elephants. I think that there remain, at least for now, some things beyond the realm of science.
The New Phrenology
Some thoughts on the supposedly broken brains of conservatives, from Andy Ferguson. While what Jon Haidt has been doing is interesting, most of this stuff is junk science.
Plus, related thoughts from Jonah Goldberg.
Science And Politics
The latest from Bill Whittle. Why science should stay out of politics. And, I’d add, vice versa.
The New Holocaust Deniers
Some thoughts from Robert Zubrin on the environmental movement. They’re not just deniers — many of them are enablers and cheerleaders.
The Campaign To End Obesity
Dr. Taubes explains why it keeps failing.
Keystone
This post that says that even Warren Buffett now supports it raises the question — if State Department approval is needed because it crosses a border, why can’t the involved states just start building it now, but not cross the border with it? How could the feds stop it? Canada could simultaneously build their portion up to their side, and then it would be ready to quickly complete once we throw the lunatics out. It would also present a fait accompli, creating even more political pressure to approve it.