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That brings us back to the original question: does the science tell us what to do? Or is it your contention that the scientists tell us what to do, and whatever
by getnormality 9mo ago
That brings us back to the original question: does the science tell us what to do? Or is it your contention that the scientists tell us what to do, and whatever scientists say about a decision is presumably the right way to make decisions based on science?
- mapontosevenths 9mo agoIt is reasonable to ask "how should the science guide our actions?" I'm open to suggestions on the subject. It is not reasonable to ask IF the science should guide our actions. They only alternative is madness.
- getnormality 9mo agoOn that question, here is an article I found helpful: https://worksinprogress.co/issue/sunscreen-for-the-planet/ https://worksinprogress.co/issue/sunscreen-for-the-planet/
- mapontosevenths 9mo agoIf there is scientific consensus that this is worth trying, and that the risk/reward ratio works out then I'm in favor of it. Right now though, my own limited guess would be that the risk/reward doesn't justify it. The climate is a chaotic system which exemplifies the concept of sensitive dependence upon initial conditions. We could easily kill millions or even billions of people with a little "whoopsie". It might be better to wait until the alternative is worse than that potential cost. I would, of course, defer to a consensus of experts on the subject if such a thing exists. I am not one.