Examining the Debate: Global Warming and Politics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the intersection of global warming and politics, exploring how political influences may affect the perception and discussion of scientific claims related to climate change. Participants express concerns about the implications of political manipulation on scientific discourse.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the notion of global warming is under attack due to political influences, questioning whether this claim is accurate.
  • Others argue that the issue is highly charged and manipulated for political ends, indicating a separation between political perception and scientific reality.
  • One participant mentions a Supreme Court ruling that equates money with speech, suggesting that financial influence plays a role in how politics may overshadow scientific discussions.
  • Concerns are raised about the inability to discuss the science of global warming within the forum, leading to questions about the forum's purpose.
  • Another participant echoes the sentiment that if scientific discussions are restricted, the value of the forum is diminished.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the role of politics in discussions about global warming, with some emphasizing the political manipulation of science while others question the forum's ability to address these issues effectively. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the definitions of "science" and "politics" as participants navigate the complexities of the topic. The discussion also reflects a tension between the desire for scientific discourse and the perceived political constraints on that discourse.

Beer w/Straw
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I don't know if this is (the most beneficial) place to post this but...

This notion seems to be under attack with politics and dronwing any science.

Is this claim wrong or right?
 
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Beer w/Straw said:
I don't know if this is (the most beneficial) place to post this but...

This notion seems to be under attack with politics and dronwing any science.

Is this claim wrong or right?

Alas, you are https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=367803".


But, despite the subjectivity of your question (wrong or right?) I think it is safe to say that it is definitiely an extremely charged issue and manipulated by many for political ends.

Drowning? Dunno - that's just a metaphor.
 
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Beer w/Straw said:
I don't know if this is (the most beneficial) place to post this but...

This notion seems to be under attack with politics and dronwing any science.

Is this claim wrong or right?

Politics is perception... physics is reality.

Money equals speech the SCOTUS has ruled. The reason it seems that politics is drowning out science is because the people and their corporations use their money/speech to influence the political perspective.

The science is something else entirely. Unfortunately, after tonight we will no longer be able to discuss the science of global warming in the Earth forum.

Maybe you can ask the same question on the https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20"
 
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This is stupid.

If the science cannot be discussed, what use is this forum?
 
Beer w/Straw said:
If the science cannot be discussed, what use is this forum?
I think the existence of your post answers the question: is it the science being discussed? Or is it the politics? PF can't sort it out.
 
OK.

That is a good reply.
 

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