[hoosier hick]

To get some sort of definitive explanation, I talked to Kerry Emmanuel, who is a professor of Atmospheric Science at M.I.T. He agrees with Al Gore that the debate is over (although he does think the movie has some “scientific flaws”). .... he says, “The models are even difficult for the professionals to understand.” So the problem, as Emmanuel presents it, is that scientists often expect the general public to accept conclusion “as an article of faith” because the explanation can be so intricate and difficult to communicate. “Therein lies a problem,” says Emmanuel. “You have to take my word for that.”

When I was in college, a friend gave some really sound advice: when someone says "it's too complicated, you wouldn't understand" they either do not understand it, or are hiding something. Truly brilliant/intelligent people can explain complicated material in words that anyone can understand. Accept no substitute.

I have never found an exception to this assessment...

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[expatpat]

As a PhD physicist, I can tell you that you are exactly right.