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The Skeptics Guide #1007 - Oct 26 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Navigating Information and Climate Challenges

This chapter explores the inefficiencies of current rocketry methods and speculates on advanced nuclear propulsion solutions. It also delves into the cognitive bias known as the 'illusion of information adequacy', illustrating how individuals form confident opinions based on incomplete information. Furthermore, the discussion shifts to climate engineering, emphasizing the potential of aerosols like synthetic diamond dust to combat climate change, along with the significant financial implications of such interventions.

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