Again, repeating a snippet of Rick Monteverde's prior comment: > ... But Horace, if you > *know* that you *can* predict and even steer an immense > chaotic system like planetary climate - please please > pretty PLEEEASE email me your stock picks NOW!!!
I would second Jed's comment in regards to interpreting complex computer simulations, specifically attempts to predict global weather patterns. It is absurd to insinuate that complex computer systems attempting to predict weather patterns have been designed to pinpoint and predict specifics, such as what the temperature in Atlanta, GA will be on October 13, 2009, or when the next category 5 hurricane is predicted to crash into New Orleans. To insinuate such an argument suggests a profound lack of understanding of what these complex computer systems are attempting to do. They were designed to predict general trends, and in that department they are getting better and better at it. Jed has already stated the obvious better than what I could say, so I shan't repeat the generalities. With that said, I do get the impression that we are all on the same page when it comes to the fact that evidence shows the planet is warming up. Indeed, we can quibble forever over the details in regards to WHOSE responsible. Both proponents and skeptics should at least try to be on the same page over the fact that had all better prepare for the consequences. Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com www.zazzle.com/orionworks
