[cogitator]

You should read the lecture by Michael Crichton linked on post #3.

I've read it. Want to know how much he's wrong?

Michael Crichton's State of Confusion

Michael Crichton's State of Confusion II: Return to the Science

I'll get my science from scientists, thank you.

[GoodWithBarbarians JustForKaos]

I've read this before. There are some interesting phrases here such as:

"including ALL of the forcings (as best as we can)"
&
"Our current (best guess)"

The model's results are derived from guesses and estimates.

My brother is a scientist that continuously deals with scientists and granters that ignore data that disputes and even disproves their pre-conceived and hoped for results. Most in the scientific community are more interested in maintaining their funding than finding the truth.

"I'll get my science from scientists, thank you."

- Those that cherry-pick data, while ignoring any data that shows errors in their tests and results are NOT scientists!