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Bowser — (archived)

This is an interesting problem because it clearly illustrates a common human quirk.

The information is not conclusive. And the data is not interpretable by the average schmuck. We have to rely upon "experts". "Experts" disagree to some extent. Small extent.

Therefore we are free to believe whatever we want to believe. And can justify nothing, anything, or everything. So, we can go with what we want to believe.

In a book called "The Rabbi", by Noah Gordon, the old rabbi was talking to the young rabbi regarding the latters crisis of faith. Finally the old guy says,

"You are correct. I cannot prove there is a God. And you can't prove there isn't one. So, you are free to believe whatever you want with the same justification."

Some of the reasoning seems to flow thusly -

If Man were contributing to GW, emissions would need to be limited. And,

If emissions were limited, my standard of living might be affected.

Therefore, Man is not contributing to GW.

Seems to be an article of faith, almost religious.

Arf

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