|
joether -> RE: Noted anti-global-warming scientist reverses course | The Upshot Yahoo! News (9/2/2010 1:24:41 AM)
|
The problem with science, is on the understanding of science as it relates to non-scientists. Non-scientists do not understand the arguements 'for' or 'against' a particular subject or concept in science. That a 'theory' is more or less, someone's guess, and isnt important. Shouldn't surprise anyone that scientists just might know alittle bit about their field, then a non-scientists, eh?
Its one thing to be skeptical of evidence, its another to ignore facts in favor of a fantasy or religious/philsophical belief. Yes, there are some scientists who have been sketical of the evidence for years. The problem is, many people take that to mean, the evidence is wrong and incorrect; and hence, should not be taken seriously. Even though, that is the furthest thing from the truth. The problem also is, that the general population does not understand the deep, scientific stuff, unless someone dumbs it down. Even more so for conservatives (hey, you guys have Creationist scientists voting Republican).
I'm sure some level of evidence was reached by the person in question, that dictated a change of understanding from skeptic to believer. Now, 'believer' isn't the right word (as its a religious term), but for purposes of explaining this concept....it'll have to do. So now, this scientist will start seeing more and more information that may or may not keep justifying the current theory in the scientific community. Again, scientists, tend to think alittle differently then most people, on the topic of science.
And just so you know, Brain, its not 'global warming' its 'Climate Change'. 'Global Warming' is used to help the uneducated understand what Climate Change is actually doing.
|
|
|
|
