.....On climate issues, as on many other issues, the biggest argument of the left has been that there is no argument. The word "science" has been used as a magic mantra to shut up critics, even when those critics have been scientists with international reputations as specialists in climate science.
Stealing the aura of science for political purposes is nothing new for the left. Karl Marx called his brand of Utopianism "scientific socialism." Even earlier, in the 18th century, the Marquis de Condorcet referred to "engineering" society. In the 20th century, H.G. Wells referred to the creation of a lasting peace as a heavy and complex "piece of mental engineering." .... read the whole thing
To err is human, but to really screw things up requires a computer.
ReplyDeleteIt's the one thing that the climate alarmists seem to have not figured out yet.
ReplyDeleteThey've used the spectre of peer review to insist that the science is settled. Without an overwhelming scientific consensus as expressed through peer review, they don't have the settled science.
When they are caught manipulating the peer review process to their own benefit, they don't have the peer review argument any more. Thus no "settled science".
Wayne's Earth has an intriguing post on how badly the climate alarmists have shot so-called "progressive economists" in the foot. Fascinating stuff.