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The discussion centers around the topic of global warming and climate cycles, specifically questioning the validity of claims regarding the Earth's heating and cooling cycles occurring every 50-100 years. Participants explore the literature on climate cycles and express curiosity about opposing viewpoints.

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  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether it is a myth that the Earth experiences heating and cooling cycles every 50-100 years, seeking reputable papers that contradict this notion.
  • Another participant acknowledges that the Earth undergoes several heating and cooling cycles but believes they are generally longer than 50-100 years.
  • Links to various scientific papers and articles are shared by participants to contribute to the literature base and provide context on climate cycles.
  • There is an acknowledgment that discussions about climate change often become contentious, particularly regarding human contributions to climate change.

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Participants express differing views on the duration of climate cycles, with some asserting that cycles are longer than 50-100 years while others question the existence of such short cycles. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific claims about the frequency of these cycles.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various scientific literature and articles, but there is no consensus on the interpretations of these sources or the implications for understanding climate cycles.

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jaketodd said:
Or, is it a complete myth the earth goes through heating and cooling, every 50-100 years or so?
The Earth goes through several heating and cooling cycles but I believe they are all longer than that.

At any rate, this thread is almost certainly doomed since climate change is a contentious subject. The fact that there is climate change is undeniable, but discussion of it quickly devolves into discussions about mankind's contribution and that's where it gets contentious.
 
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