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Originally Posted by vivaldirules
I haven't read the book in question nor do I have any prior knowledge about Crichton's opinions on the matter of global warming, but if you are interested in what he said on the matter in an interview with Charlie Rose, you might watch it.
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After viewing the video, I stand by my earlier statement that it is consistent with Crichton's views on technology, and on scientists (and non-scientists) who do not do their due diligence before applying technology to a problem or issue. He does have a valid point in that it makes sense to verify the data and compare it to the conclusions, before assuming the problem is a crisis.
The issue to address at that point is exactly how much and how well the data has been vetted by independent and impartial sources? And as a side note, was there verification that Crichton either did not know about, or did not accept as valid?
Perhaps most importantly: If there is a need to independently verify (or disprove) the data and support (or deny) the conclusions, in order to clarify the issue for all parties concerned... and this has, in fact, not been done...
why not? Considering the potential danger to global health, you'd think it would be important enough to do exactly that. Or... has it in fact been done, and the independent conclusions are merely being thrown into doubt by others who have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo?
It's no wonder that these issues have been bandied about for the past 30 years without a solid consensus... much like many of the issues Crichton has taken up in his novels...