It was not her role, or the role of any individual presenter, to pose critical thinking questions. The critical thinking was the responsibility of the students after taking in the presentations.
You have a point there, but my point originally was more intended for this thread. There was nothing but her perspective--I'd hoped she would pose some questions. Regardless, if you want students to think critically, you really do have to at least suggest points of analysis for them to focus on. Not sure what level the students were at, hopefully Masters level, but one big problem with tossing out five different opinions/perspectives is that the audience would be more inclined to voice opinions than to analyze. The issue is quite complex and the science so far is largely theory, and at a point you have to either follow your biases or shrug your shoulders.
That's not the point AT ALL. She used this instance as an argument that those concerned about climate change are more likely to take part in that kind of poorly formed symposium. Her comments related to that were a wildly political cheap hack that suggests one should take the remainder of her comments with more than just a grain of salt.
So what, Congress and the president should do nothing? It seems to me either side could be wrong, the do something crowd, the do nothing crowd. Someone is right, but who? Okay, from a legislators POV...... What side of the argument should we err on (pro ACC, do something) (anti ACC, do nothing) , if err we must? Another question, IF we are headed for climate doom within the next 50 - 100 years, is it at all possible (even if seemingly improbable) that doing something could prevent it? See, from where I sit, as a non scientist, I don't know. So, as legislator, I have to place a bet. I approach it this way? On whose side do we place our legislative bet if we must err? The do nothing guys, or the do something guys? If we are headed for climate doom, and do nothing, doom is inevitable IF If we are headed for climate doom, and we do something, at least there is hope, even if the cost is great. If we are not headed for doom, and we do something, all we have lost is money. If we are headed for doom, and do nothing, when doing something might have given us hope, that will be a mighty bitter pill to take, when extinction is nigh. So, it seems to me, the prudent course to take is to side wtih the do something guys.
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Do you personally control climate all over the world? Do you believe I myself control climate globally? What are your plans for this planet? Do something about false claims that things will end kind of soon?
Good list - research papers and unfortunately too many denialists are unable to tell the difference between a research paper and some anonymous blog post. The really hilarious thing is that it does not matter how whacky the theory or how kindergarten level the “evidence” as long as it supports their world view it is correct
Why would you ask a question you know the answer to? Ditto (above) I'm asking the question, what should be done, if anything should be done, and if it can be done? I'm not claiming any such thing, I'm asking "IF" questions, because that's all I can see is available to ask.
You have been at this climate thing now for a few years that I know of. What progress have you made? What are you doing about your problem?
Please state the specific metric you want to see. And, please show how you have fared with your posts on this site by that metric.
The root problem with climate change is it's complexity and scope and requires inquiring minds and technical study all of which average people cannot comprehend...this same root problem exists for all complex issues...IMO there is no way to alter our course...
