i'm a long time reader of Fortean times, and i have always felt that the articles are all thoroughly researched and put forward with an unbiased, open minded standpoint which is very refreshing within modern journalism.
however, i feel that D. Hambling's approach to the said piece within the september issue was not in keeping with the Fortean Times' usual high quality of written content.
No, the world is not flat. No, HIV is a very real issue and no, evolution is deinitely up there as one of the best theories ever created in understanding how me may have come to be.
however, according to this article, i and many others are no better than someone who refutes scientific evidence which can be tested and replaces it with simple, reductionist protection mechanisms dreamt up by a so called father of psychology, which is ironic in itself.
Global Warming. What an intersting topic. Mainly because there is no scientific evidence to support it, but rather two camps of scientists who have little understanding of climate or how it does indeed change, and whether it is man made or natural.
Because i say to people, i would like to see evidence which refutes the current scientific studies which go against global warming (of which there are many, including a very current one).
The majority of informed Climate Change scientists from both sides of the fence have just come to the point where they have realised that computer models and predictions using previous figures are all inherantly flawed.
This Article highlights what i, and many others have suggested for a long time. that we know no where near enough to be making such predictions on climate.
i have no vested interest in climate change, i do not work for any of the oil suppliers, and i do not hold any strong seated religious or idealogical beliefs.
i do however find it hard to follow the ideas and theories of people blindly. to label people who do not feel the current suggestions on climate change being a real issue as in the same boat as holocaust deniers is massively disrespectful, and in invoking Godwin's law, this article should never have been allowed to leave the cutting room.
this has made me very reluctant to continue purchasing the magazine in the future.
however, i feel that D. Hambling's approach to the said piece within the september issue was not in keeping with the Fortean Times' usual high quality of written content.
No, the world is not flat. No, HIV is a very real issue and no, evolution is deinitely up there as one of the best theories ever created in understanding how me may have come to be.
however, according to this article, i and many others are no better than someone who refutes scientific evidence which can be tested and replaces it with simple, reductionist protection mechanisms dreamt up by a so called father of psychology, which is ironic in itself.
Global Warming. What an intersting topic. Mainly because there is no scientific evidence to support it, but rather two camps of scientists who have little understanding of climate or how it does indeed change, and whether it is man made or natural.
Because i say to people, i would like to see evidence which refutes the current scientific studies which go against global warming (of which there are many, including a very current one).
The majority of informed Climate Change scientists from both sides of the fence have just come to the point where they have realised that computer models and predictions using previous figures are all inherantly flawed.
This Article highlights what i, and many others have suggested for a long time. that we know no where near enough to be making such predictions on climate.
i have no vested interest in climate change, i do not work for any of the oil suppliers, and i do not hold any strong seated religious or idealogical beliefs.
i do however find it hard to follow the ideas and theories of people blindly. to label people who do not feel the current suggestions on climate change being a real issue as in the same boat as holocaust deniers is massively disrespectful, and in invoking Godwin's law, this article should never have been allowed to leave the cutting room.
this has made me very reluctant to continue purchasing the magazine in the future.
