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Old 02-14-2024, 06:51 PM   #1394 (permalink)
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Americans are surprisingly rational about climate change, new study finds

Title seems benign, but then it leads off with:
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0:01 I am fascinated by science deniers. Flat earthers, anti-vaxxers, climate change deniers,
0:07 it’s just amazing to see how badly the human brain can malfunction. Of course,
0:12 it’s not just a brain problem, it’s also a social problem. In particular, the fraction of climate
0:17 change deniers differs strongly by country, and it’s especially high in the United States.
This bar graph is where she finds confirmation for her bias. Which isn't, apparently, against Indonesia.

What I find interesting is the part where 'the climate is not changing'. Mexico and Indonesia are close to agreement ....with me. Maybe one percent chance the human contribution is the primary driver.
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