[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] science

[Jerry Harris]

Peter,
I disagree. The climate change debate shows us that alternative facts have
been created and used to support pre-determined conclusions. The latest
example recently shared on this list was that global warming is on "pause"
and CO2 increase is not the cause of climate change. (
https://www.drroyspencer.com/latest-global-temperatures/)

Even in situations where the facts are agreed upon by all parties, there
can be plenty of alternative conclusions. Sometimes these are positive and
progressive, eg, the scientific method where a new theory is proposed based
on existing data. Sometimes there is incorrect or flawed reasoning (e.g.,
stupidity) that is used to reach a different conclusion. And sometimes,
there are belief- or ideologically-driven conclusions where the data and
reasoning chain only serves as means to an end.

This gets me back to conspiracy theorists. Dismissing them as either
"stupid" or "fact-deprived" ignores the harm they can cause through
disinformation amplification and brainwashing.

I know this is typical over-thinking of a simple cartoon, but this is why I
feel the cartoon is timelessly funny, IMO.

Jerry



On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 11:21 AM <palbin24 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fortunately in science “alternate facts” do not exist.
>
> Peter
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> On Jul 21, 2022, at 11:11 AM, carllazarus at comcast.net wrote:
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> Facts don’t matter to conspiracy theorists.
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> *From:* LCTG <lctg-bounces+carllazarus=comcast.net at lists.toku.us> *On
> Behalf Of *Jerry Harris
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:30 AM
> *To:* john rudy <jjrudy1 at comcast.net>
> *Cc:* Lex Computer Group <LCTG at lists.toku.us>
> *Subject:* Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] science
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> If only conspiracy theories or disinformation campaigns could be so easily
> refuted with facts.
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> On Wed, Jul 20, 2022 at 10:58 AM john rudy <jjrudy1 at comcast.net> wrote:
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