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Apocalyptic thinking on the Left about climate change risks burning their credibility

By / 2 Comments / 11 May 2019

Summary:  Epistemic closure has infected both Left and Right in America. Examples of this on the Right are legion. Today we look at an example on the Left, and its potentially severe consequences for this already endangered species in America. . Contents Changes in American politics “Ending the World the Human Way” Epistemic closure: it’s …

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Lessons the Left can learn from the Right when writing about climate change

By / 36 Comments / 11 May 2019

Summary:  A trick of propagandists is giving rebuttals to theories held only by a few extremists, and ignoring the far stronger theories held by thoughtful opponents. That gives the illusion of strength while marginalizing opponents. It works only when your side dominate the media.  Which neither Left or Right does in America today. Here we …

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