My Introductory Presentation To Steve's Sunday School Class
Steve's Class's Day 1 Presentation Outline
References:
- WWGD: What Would Galileo Do? The story of Galileo before the Inquisition can be told in two different ways:
- It was on this day in 1633 that Galileo Galilei stood trial before the Roman Inquisition... (Writer's Almanac, with Garrison Keillor) Writer's Almanac details, 4/12/2010
- Take one: the lonely (and correct) voice against the establishment (climate deniers), or
- Take two: the lonely voice of science and reason against the irrational, autocratic establishment (led by Fox News, the Coal Industry, etc.).
- Bias in science: when experts are paid for their endorsements (we must always question motives)
- NYTimes, 4/13/2010: Study Sees a Slant in Articles on Drug ("experts who were paid by its manufacturer have been significantly more likely than others to draw positive conclusions about the drug's safety and efficiency.")
- Joe Blankenship suspects that "Greeniacs" are trying to bankrupt the coal industry: if his energy company would only get out ahead of the curve (Massey Energy), they'd be able to change with the times and still turn a profit. But don't expect innovation from these Neanderthals….
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