sennacherib's review
5.0
As of late there has been a growing perception that science is not a wide selection of theories that are constantly disproven and debunked by each other but instead absolute truths. Truths that, if questioned, ought to be proven by heaping ridicule on whoever as much as asks about them. Michael Mann might be charismatic, and the nature of social media has done him well.
This has led to the likes of Michael Mann and his followers becoming fiercely vehement towards all opposing theories. Who needs to read about any other sets of information - hell, even consider where the data was drawn from - than just believe that it's right? Scientists who agree with Mann *know* things. Not by performing experiments and observations on the natural world. The absolute truth they espouse is so obvious that all rational, able-minded humans know this from the day they are born!
And if you don't understand the climate denier's, they're deliberately trying to confuse you by going against your preconceived notions and cognitive dissonances. Or they're just trying to hurt you. In which they are no longer a bunch of deluded fools but a savage horde of maniacs who want to tear you limb from limb. Quick, an opportunity! The more sympathy you get, the more people will listen! To The Guardian!
As per usual, they immediately dismiss any other scientists as Koch-funded right-wingers. They have created a strawman that Michael Mann has done his very best to maintain and vilify with the help of the press. Remember: you can either frame your enemies as an overwhelming scourge or an measly puddle of whiners. Not both!
The trouble is, it has yet to occur to them that there exist detractors beyond that narrow umbrella which they've set out to stereotype them.
A Disgrace to the Profession is a living testament to this. Read it for yourself, and make your own conclusions.
Because what do I know, i'm just a seventeen year old boy who only got Merits in chemistry.
This has led to the likes of Michael Mann and his followers becoming fiercely vehement towards all opposing theories. Who needs to read about any other sets of information - hell, even consider where the data was drawn from - than just believe that it's right? Scientists who agree with Mann *know* things. Not by performing experiments and observations on the natural world. The absolute truth they espouse is so obvious that all rational, able-minded humans know this from the day they are born!
And if you don't understand the climate denier's, they're deliberately trying to confuse you by going against your preconceived notions and cognitive dissonances. Or they're just trying to hurt you. In which they are no longer a bunch of deluded fools but a savage horde of maniacs who want to tear you limb from limb. Quick, an opportunity! The more sympathy you get, the more people will listen! To The Guardian!
As per usual, they immediately dismiss any other scientists as Koch-funded right-wingers. They have created a strawman that Michael Mann has done his very best to maintain and vilify with the help of the press. Remember: you can either frame your enemies as an overwhelming scourge or an measly puddle of whiners. Not both!
The trouble is, it has yet to occur to them that there exist detractors beyond that narrow umbrella which they've set out to stereotype them.
A Disgrace to the Profession is a living testament to this. Read it for yourself, and make your own conclusions.
Because what do I know, i'm just a seventeen year old boy who only got Merits in chemistry.
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