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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Steven Koonin: Stop POLITICIZING Climate Science! (#344)
Sep 6, 2023
Renowned theoretical physicist, Steven Koonin, challenges the dominant narrative on global warming in his provocative book. He discusses the politicization of climate science, the role of climate scientists, the abundant carbon in the ground, accusations and denials, and the indistinguishability of advanced technology from magic. Additionally, he shares advice to his younger self and explores the potential of artificial intelligence in various fields.
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- Separating politics from the science of climate change is crucial to prevent misrepresentation and distortion of facts.
- Improving observations, critical thinking, and communication of uncertainty are essential for advancing climate modeling.
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The Role of Politics in Climate Change
The podcast episode explores the politicization of climate change and its impact on public perception and understanding. Dr. Steven Kuhnen, a physicist and former Undersecretary for Science, discusses the need to separate politics from the science of climate change. He emphasizes the importance of relying on the official reports and research literature to understand what is known and not known about climate science, instead of media or political narratives. Dr. Kuhnen criticizes scientists who mix their role as informers with that of policy persuaders and highlights the challenges of distinguishing natural variability from human-induced changes in the climate system.
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