Enlisting peer-reviewed science in the climate crusade
The debate about climate change has begun a new phase: the machinery of science has becomes corrupted.
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Surprising science about vibrators and female hysteria!
The history of female hysteria and virbrators reveals much about the nature of science today, and the great challenge facing it.
Scientists as both experts and political myth-makers
Experts wield increasing power in western societies. Roger Pielke Jr. shows how this is boosting our dysfunctional political polarization.
Arthur C. Clarke: use your imagination to see the future
Summary: Arthur C. Clarke warns about the “Hazards of Prophecy”. In part 2 he warns about confident forecasts declaring an innovation to be impossible, and gives some stunning examples of scientists’ failure to imagine the near future. It’s an important lesson to remember as a new industrial revolution begins. “Hazards of Prophecy: The Failure of Imagination” …
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Arthur C. Clarke warns us about bold confident predictions
Summary: Arthur C. Clarke warns about the “Hazards of Prophecy.” Don’t take those predictions about 2018 & beyond too seriously. Especially the gloomy ones about technological stagnation, with so many signs that a new industrial revolution has begun. We’re sailing into an unknown future. “Hazards of Prophecy: The Failure of Nerve” By Arthur C. …
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