Re: "Global Warming" vs. "Science"

On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:49:28 -0400, Charles Schuler wrote:
"Richard The Dreaded Libertarian" <null@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

Saw a very pertinent quote:

"In the space of one hundred and seventy-six years the Mississippi has
shortened itself two hundred and forty-two miles. Therefore ... in the
Old Silurian Period the Mississippi River was upward of one million
three hundred thousand miles long ... seven hundred and forty-two years
from now the Mississippi will be only a mile and three-quarters long.

Mathematical models come in many forms. The ones that survive are the
simple ones that capture the essence of a phenomenon in a non-trivial way.
Einstein said that "A scientific theory should be as simple as possible,
but no simpler." The Mississippi river model fails as it is trivial and
far too simple ;>)

Global warming has no agreed upon mathematical model at this time.
However, should we not be prudent in any case? Looking at the possible
consequences of no corrective actions convinces me.

"Prudent" "in any case"? I suppose that depends on your definition of
"prudent".

Which "possible consequences", specifically, are you "looking at"?

Can you explain to me exactly what these "consequences of no corrective
action" might be?

And given all of that, what "corrective action" do you propose, and
what is your plan of implementation?

In case you're wondering, my Plan of Action is to Let Nature Take Her
Course. :-)

Thanks,
Rich


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