I've read State of Fear too. I liked it. Whatever people think. IT'S FICTION!!!
I think he had the courage to be objective and take a look at the other side of the medal and assume the devil's advocate role. Sure at this point in time we know he was wrong about the whole denial concept but he was accurate in describing the total confusion in the whole communication of the facts.
Please don't flame me. I am ecofriendly. But scientific proof involves looking at all constatations before carrying judgement. He did it with what proof existed.
All and all very entertaining.
Now go! Hostages released! Hijack over!