Science

When Science Becomes Junk

No matter what you think about anthropogenic global warming, it is clear that something “unscientific” is going on when some scientists declare that a particular hypothesis or theory is settled; and settled to a point where there is disengagement from further debate. Those of us outside the scientific community are entitled to feel confused; even betrayed. Science is a moving feast. The accepted truths of today are the myths of tomorrow. Scientists are not fazed by this. They revel in it. They delight in creative destruction. They are incurable sceptics. Their minds are the most open; the most inquiring. At…

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