Who Has Had a Greater Impact on the Planet: Thomas Midgley or George W. Bush?

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The discussion centers around the impacts of Thomas Midgley and George W. Bush on the planet, exploring their respective contributions and controversies. The scope includes historical and conceptual considerations of their legacies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights Thomas Midgley's contributions to engine fuel and refrigeration, noting the significant increase in lead exposure and the invention of CFCs.
  • Another participant mentions Midgley's ironic death, suggesting a darkly humorous view of his legacy.
  • Several posts express a provocative stance on George W. Bush, with claims that he is the "antichrist," reflecting a contentious view of his impact.
  • Links to external content are shared, indicating ongoing discussions about Bush's legacy and its perceived implications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express competing views on the impacts of Midgley and Bush, with no consensus reached on who has had a greater impact or the nature of that impact.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes speculative claims about both figures, with references to cultural perceptions and humor that may not reflect serious academic analysis.

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I was reading Bill Bryson's "A Short History on Nearly Everything" today and came across a scientist I had never heard of before, but probably should have. Are you familiar with Thomas Midgley?
This guy came up with a way to stop the "knock" in engines. He added lead to the fuel. Thanks to this brilliant idea we have about 625 times more lead in our system than people did 100 years ago.
Thomas didn't stop there though. Next he improved on refrigerators by inventing chlorofluorocarbons, CFCs.
I wonder if anyone scientist has had a greater impact on the planet.
 
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Nomination Seconded! That Bastard!

At the age of 51 he contracted Polio which left him severely disabled. To solve this problem he devised an elaborate system of strings and pulleys that would lift him from bed. In what must be one of the most ironic deaths in the history of science, Midgley was accidentally entangled in the ropes of this device and died of strangulation at the age of 55.
Hehehe, Someone's already on to him :-p
 
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But seriously, I'm going to be the Anti-Christ. I keep telling people that but no one ever belives me. I'm going to conquer the world damnit!
 
I was going to vote tribdog :frown:
 
thanks, but my two terms are up.
 
tribdog said:
thanks, but my two terms are up.


Move to a different religion. Then you can start a new reign of terror.
 
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George W Bush is the antichrist

http://bushislord.com

I wouldn't be suprized if the same person made both of them.
 

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