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jdreyer wrote on Aug 9, 2013, 06:50:
It looks pretty obviously to my eyes an attempt by entrenched interests and their allies to maintain the status quo. But if there are objective stories supporting this side, I want to read those.
Prez wrote on Aug 8, 2013, 11:35:
Again, while I understand the desire for clarification, I am apparently an outlier in my beliefs here so I see very little to be gained by laying out my case here in what amounts to hostile territory.
I think people are just asking you to provide some sources and whatnot for your opinions by the way. I know I'm curious to see what you're basing this stuff on.
that the severe effect mankind was having on climate constituted a crisis and demanded immediate and drastic measures to counteract.
eRe4s3r wrote on Aug 7, 2013, 09:11:
And in about 10 to 15 years Amazon or someone locally will have the "food stuff" also figured out with drone based delivery etc. Can't wait ;P
Dades wrote on Aug 7, 2013, 22:15:It is not "just because", I don't see any advantage for me. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Now, maybe I'd feel differently if I traveled a lot, or some other factor which might make an e-reader make sense. But as it is now in my situation they are, in my view, purposeless duplication. I'm simply trying to discount this idea that "if you like books, you'll like e-readers". Sure, some will -- and some won't.
If you want to avoid them just because then whatever works for you, books will always be around so everyone can be happy.
Too many scientists are spinning the data and experiments to fit their pre-conceived notions rather than allowing their research to shape their conclusions which has also helped weaken the public's trust in climate science.
You are flatly incorrect about the amount of empirical data that is presented as is from what I have seen. It is a political issue, which means that all too often the truth is skewed depending on who is talking. Your bias has blinded you to objectivism.
The bottom line is that the evidence is strongly in favor of the conclusion that the earth is indeed warming. But those who claim that it also proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is a man-made phenomenon (with many supposed "scientists" among them) are spinsters - there is far from overwhelming evidence of that. The jury is still out on that as far as I am concerned.
ALL climatologists agree man is responsible for some global warming.
As I tried to explain it would be far more effective to sell green initiatives by the tangible positive results they can and will yield in the short term rather than the typical bogey-man fear mongering about some far-off disaster that has long since started falling on mostly deaf ears.
Sepharo wrote on Aug 7, 2013, 20:51:Prez wrote on Aug 7, 2013, 16:07:Sounds like conservative media got to you Prez.
Nope. Don't watch or listen to it, and don't listen to people who do. You are flatly incorrect about the amount of empirical data that is presented as is from what I have seen. It is a political issue, which means that all too often the truth is skewed depending on who is talking. Your bias has blinded you to objectivism.
The bottom line is that the evidence is strongly in favor of the conclusion that the earth is indeed warming. But those who claim that it also proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is a man-made phenomenon (with many supposed "scientists" among them) are spinsters - there is far from overwhelming evidence of that. The jury is still out on that as far as I am concerned.
But where do you get this stuff if you're totally disconnected from media? Are you doing your own research? Can I see what you've published?
I know that sounds antagonistic but I just don't get your approach. How can you claim that you avoid the "it's not man-made" spinning but then claim that scientists who point towards man-made global warming are themselves spinning. Says who? Says what research?
I admit I haven't read the article yet but that headline seems to be describing you.
Mr. Tact wrote on Aug 7, 2013, 22:01:
I admit, it was a little bit smart ass, but thought it was well deserved considering every single advantage you listed was of no interest to me. I have seen several e-readers owned by others including paperwhite, and frankly I've never been particularly impressed. But hey, whatever floats your boat. *shrug*