Quoting Heather Perella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> [Platt] > > I wonder if you'll ever ever answer how you choose > accurate sources. > > Well, we've gone through a step by step process > together on this. First, we had to find sources. > Secondly, we had to read the sources. Thirdly, we > need to look at the available data, which Poot has > provided. The next step might be to actually get > involved in the scientific process and collect data or > listen to a debate by scientists that are for and > those against global warming being human caused. > These scientists would have to provide data to support > their arguments. > This is why science sprouted from philosophy. To > rid arguments, by collecting actual data in the field. > Since I don't go into the field, and I've been given > the opportunity to learn how to read charts and > understand some of the scientific jargon, then I can > get a glimpse for myself at what scientists are saying > and decide for myself. To only rely on what > scientists and politicians are saying is helpful, but > take a look at the same charts and data that those > coming up with these interpretations are seeing. As > more people get involved in understanding the field > data, and if more data needs collected and all the > possible avenues that influence this global warming > have been covered, then the arguments are supported by > data from many avenues and this makes the source(s) > more reliable. This is just a brief overview of the > scientific process and thoughtful process of a layman. As a thoughtful processor of information I'm sure you are aware that data can be slanted to support a point of view. That's why I asked how do you choose an accurate source. I find the question endlessly fascinating because what's involved in the global warming controversy is the philosophical question of Truth. As I walk through the gallery of claims about the coming apocalypse, I see nothing but empty, half completed and distorted canvases. But, I could be wrong. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ moq_discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
