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www.quackometer.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] The discussion centers around the efficacy and historical context of homeopathy, particularly in relation to Charles Darwin's health. Critics argue that the evidence for homeopathy's effectiveness is anecdotal and lacks scientific validation, while proponents highlight historical cases like Darwin's supposed recovery as proof of its efficacy. The debate touches on issues of medical science, anecdotal evidence, and the reliability of historical diagnoses. The conversation also includes critiques of the peer-review process and the dissemination of information on alternative medicine. | |
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scottaaronson.blog
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| | | | | My good friend Sean Carroll took a lot of flak recently for answering this year's Edge question, "What scientific idea is ready for retirement?," with "Falsifiability", and for using string theory and the multiverse as examples of why science needs to break out of its narrow Popperian cage. For more, seethis blog post of Sean's,... | |
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www.dcscience.net
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www.davidappell.com
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| | | [AI summary] The history of climate change research shows that scientists have long recognized the potential impact of human activities on the climate. From the early 20th century, there were discussions about the greenhouse effect and its influence on global temperatures. Over time, as more data became available, the consensus among scientists grew that increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, are a significant factor in global warming. Key milestones include the 1958 discovery of the Keeling Curve, which demonstrated the steady rise in atmospheric CO2 levels, and the 1970s and 1980s when the scientific community began to more clearly understand the implications of these changes. By the late 20th century, the evidence supp... | ||
