Tag Archives: global climate change

Anti-vaccers, climate change deniers, and anti-GMO activists are all the same

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Fallacy Man

I imagine that quite a few people were upset by the title for this post, so let me explain what I mean, and please hear me out before you sharpen your pitchforks. The arguments used by all three of these … Continue reading →

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Science matters because it works

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Fallacy Man

Why should you support science? Because it works! It’s crazy to me that I even have to say that, but this is where we are as a society. Various forms and degrees of science denial are running rampant throughout our … Continue reading →

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Scientists aren’t stupid, and science deniers are arrogant

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Fallacy Man

Debating those who reject scientific facts has been a hobby of mine for several years now. It’s not a very rewarding hobby, and it comes with high stress levels and periodic fits of rage, so I don’t particularly recommend it. … Continue reading →

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How long is long enough? Do we need more climate data?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Fallacy Man

2016 was the hottest year on record, making it the third year in a row to set a new temperature record. Indeed, the past few decades have been so warm, that anyone who is 31 years old or younger has … Continue reading →

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Climate change and a flat earth (I can’t believe we’re still dealing with this argument)

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Fallacy Man

When I started this blog, I wanted it to be entirely about science and the fundamental concepts of logic. As such, I decided that topics like religion and politics where off limits. However, anytime that a politician makes a statement … Continue reading →

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