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To: cogitator
Most of the feedback loops are positive.

Nonsense. Systems where positive feedback dominate blow up.

42 posted on 04/10/2006 11:11:06 AM PDT by edsheppa
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To: edsheppa
Systems where positive feedback dominate blow up.

I agree. This is a climate concern, where "blow up" would mean accelerated warming. Loss of ice albedo, increased absorption of solar radiation by seawater, and methane release are all potential positive feedbacks.

43 posted on 04/10/2006 11:30:46 AM PDT by cogitator
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