Climate continues to change.

[von_Bismarck]

Now go back and read "you're" posts to which I was responding. They didn't merit a serious commentary.

Perhaps I was rude, though. Sorry for that. But in the time since then I've read enough of your postings to legitimately hold you in contempt.

Then put me on iggy, dipshit, or continue demonstrating your thirst.

 

[Klinkster]

your*

Your’e stupid.....on top of being a pompous ass.

 

[von_Bismarck]

Your’e stupid.....on top of being a pompous ass.

Lol..

 

[gunthernehmen]

Then put me on iggy, dipshit, or continue demonstrating your thirst.

You see no irony in your comment? None?

 

[RobDownSouth]

Now go back and read "you're" posts to which I was responding. They didn't merit a serious commentary.

Perhaps I was rude, though. Sorry for that. But in the time since then I've read enough of your postings to legitimately hold you in contempt.

What a well-mannered shitbag you are!

 

[cowslinger64]

His antique degree has science in the title but I don't think computer science really has very much to do with solar power.

Remind everyone what degree you have, and how you've applied any degrees whatsoever into a career that actually calls for advanced education.


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[Klinkster]

You see no irony in your comment? None?

He’s too stupid.

 

[Que]

You see no irony in your comment? None?

What did you do to get BoofyDownSouth to ride ti the rescue, or did he just forget which one he was logged in as?

 

[RobDownSouth]

What did you do to get BoofyDownSouth to ride ti the rescue, or did he just forget which one he was logged in as?

What an ill-mannered shitbag you are!

 

[Ann_Tagonist]

https://pics.me.me/my-god-3000-the-dick-meter-isoff-the-chart-literally-2033653.png

 

[gunthernehmen]

His antique degree has science in the title but I don't think computer science really has very much to do with solar power.

Remind everyone what degree you have, and how you've applied any degrees whatsoever into a career that actually calls for advanced education.


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Without disparaging the idea of earned degrees, the education is NOT what makes the man. The man is what makes the education.

One of the smartest people I know lacks any (formal) higher education at all. One of the dumbest has, I'm absolutely certain, more "degrees" than anyone in this discussion and is a director. (I'm neither one)

People that continually point out how educated they are or "insist" on being called by their honorific tend to be the sort of classless dolt that is smart enough to obtain the degree but dumb enough to think it actually means something.

 

[Dribble]

Says the person with no degrees.

 

[von_Bismarck]

Gunny talks down to people and lays the insults, but also abuses the notion of a scientific theory. Ironic, no?

 

[gunthernehmen]

Gunny talks down to people and lays the insults, but also abuses the notion of a scientific theory. Ironic, no?

If that were so, that would not fit the definition of irony, but being educated, you know that already lol

You are the only person here abusing the scientific method ...

 

[RocketLauncher]

If that were so, that would not fit the definition of irony, but being educated, you know that already lol

You are the only person here abusing the scientific method ...

Technically, attempting intellectual contempt when responding in a condescending manner whilst disavowing scientific theory is ironic.
In this vein your reply in the above...

pist is a great source of irony. - Laim

 

[von_Bismarck]

Technically, attempting intellectual contempt when responding in a condescending manner whilst disavowing scientific theory is ironic.
In this vein your reply in the above...

pist is a great source of irony. - Laim

 

[Que]

Gunny talks down to people and lays the insults, but also abuses the notion of a scientific theory. Ironic, no?

You misusing ironic, though easily predictable, is ironic.

 

[von_Bismarck]

You misusing ironic, though easily predictable, is ironic.

You failing reading comprehension is just, well, easily predictable.

 

[RocketLauncher]

My misusing ironic, though easily predictable, is ironic.

Fyp;yw

 

[von_Bismarck]

The Way We Talk About Geoengineering Matters

https://blog.ucsusa.org/shuchi-talati/talking-about-geoengineering

Solar geoengineering describes a set of approaches that would reflect sunlight to cool the planet. The most prevalent of these approaches entails mimicking volcanic eruptions by releasing aerosols (tiny particles) into the upper atmosphere to reduce global temperatures – a method that comes with immense uncertainty and risk. We don’t yet know how it will affect regional weather patterns, and in turn its geopolitical consequences. One way we can attempt to understand potential outcomes are through models.

A couple years ago, I attended a colloquium about geoengineering. I wish that I remembered more about the talk, but as I recall it was mostly a retrospective. The speaker was commenting on how we (government/relevant community/etc.) respond to geoengineering is unfortunately tied to politics. The more likely we are to deny that global warming is an issue, the more likely we are to perceive geoengineering as something that ought to belong in our toolkit. So, perhaps counterintuitively, the Bush II administration looked favorably at geoengineering.

Taking a longer term view, I kinda suspect that geoengineering is inevitable, if only to curtail the worst aspects of climate change. But that this will mark a sea-change when we take active and deliberate control over the world's climates. But it's fraught with problems. Regional effects aren't well understood. And it's the kind of thing that a small nation that's sufficiently motivated could do without the consent of other nations. As far as I know, there's no international framework for this kind of activity.

 

[gunthernehmen]

Technically, attempting intellectual contempt when responding in a condescending manner whilst disavowing scientific theory is ironic.
In this vein your reply in the above...

pist is a great source of irony. - Laim

And the bun is the lowest form of wheat.

BTW, no, that isn't ironic and also, no, I didn't disavow scientific theory, just some poorly communicated charlatanism.

 

[von_Bismarck]

If anyone here is serious about wanting to understand what a scientific theory is, or could be, and wants to investigate and understand the relevant issues, I recommend this SEP entry.

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/structure-scientific-theories/

For reference, contemporary understanding of scientific theory is post-positivist and heterogenous. It falls under the pragmatic view, in the article. It's actually a challenge to distinguish between scientific theory, and non-scientific models and explanations.

 

[OldJourno]

Have you heard the good climate news about the Green New Deal?
We already know it would destroy the U.S. economy, but it would be worth it because the world would be habitable in a dirt-poor socialist sort of way.
Right?

"Notwithstanding the assertions from GND proponents that it is an essential policy to confront purportedly adverse climate phenomena," writes Benjamin Zycher of the American Enterprise Institute, "the future temperature impacts of the zero-emissions objective would be barely distinguishable from zero: 0.173°C by 2100, under the maximum Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change parameter (equilibrium climate sensitivity) about the effects of reduced GHG emissions."
He adds, "Under an assumption consistent with the findings reported in the recent peer-reviewed literature, the effect would be 0.083°C by 2100."

Kinda makes you feel warm all over, doesn't it?
So tell us again, Phro and gang, what exactly should we do and what will it accomplish.

 

[Que]

If anyone here is serious about wanting to understand what a scientific theory is, or could be, and wants to investigate and understand the relevant issues, I recommend this SEP entry.

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/structure-scientific-theories/

For reference, contemporary understanding of scientific theory is post-positivist and heterogenous. It falls under the pragmatic view, in the article. It's actually a challenge to distinguish between scientific theory, and non-scientific models and explanations.

It took you that long to Google-up something authoritative-sounding to demonstrate how well versed you totally are in scientific theory?

Well worth the wait, I'm sure.

Where's the part about consensus-building being an integral part of totally sciencing the shit outta facts?

 

[von_Bismarck]

It took you that long to Google-up something authoritative-sounding to demonstrate how well versed you totally are in scientific theory?

Well worth the wait, I'm sure.

Where's the part about consensus-building being an integral part of totally sciencing the shit outta facts?

Do let us know when you intend to participate constructively, Qeew. Until then, I'll note your hypocrisy whenever you chastise anyone for lack of substance.