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Re:Scientists want to create ‘red teams’ to challenge climat... by drewbuschhorn on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @03:13PM (#13989601)
"On the question of trusting experts, my frame of reference is the field of influence and persuasion. From my point of view – and given the examples of mass delusion that I have personally witnessed (including Trump’s election), I see experts as far less credible than most people assume." http://blog.dilbert.com/post/154082416051/the-non-expert-pro...
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Re:Scientists want to create ‘red teams’ to challenge climat... by Gargoyle on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @03:17PM (#13989637)
That same article starts with

"Before I start, let me say as clearly as possible that I agree with the scientific consensus on climate change. If science says something is true – according to most scientists, and consistent with the scientific method – I accept their verdict."

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Re:Scientists want to create ‘red teams’ to challenge climat... by drewbuschhorn on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @03:24PM (#13989702)
I think we'll have to agree to disagree. I think that opening statement is a rhetorical device.
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Re:Scientists want to create ‘red teams’ to challenge climat... by Frondo on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @04:28PM (#13990257)
Oh, it absolutely is. Scott Adams does this kind of thing all the time.

Paraphrased, but this is something else he posted: "Let me say that I am a Hillary supporter..." ok... "because if I supported Trump, then Hillary supports would kill me." wtf?

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