How to Think About Consensus

How to Think About Consensus

A couple months ago, a young researcher named Emily Harari reached out to me about my views about the scientific consensus on climate change. She raised some interesting questions I hadn’t commented publicly on, so I agreed to do the interview if we could share it with my listeners.

This week’s Power Hour features that interview.

Some of the topics we cover are:
- The legitimate and illegitimate view of consensus
- How to learn the actual state of consensus
- The National Climate Assessment
- How consensus statements often misrepresent the state of consensus
- The role of the media in distorting science
- How transparent should consensus discussions be
- The obligation of scientists to stand up to false consensus statements

Episoder(326)

Episode 42: Light Brigade

Episode 42: Light Brigade

This episode of Power Hour features an in-depth look at The Light Brigade–CIP’s “counter-education” at the Sierra Club’s highly touted “forward on climate” rally.

12 Mar 201353min

Episode 41: Energy Policy and Pollution with Jerry Taylor

Episode 41: Energy Policy and Pollution with Jerry Taylor

Alex Epstein interviews Jerry Taylor, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute. Alex and Jerry discuss energy policy today and how it came to be, how to deal with pollution, and more.

23 Feb 20131h 14min

Episode 40: UN Global Warming Events with Craig Rucker

Episode 40: UN Global Warming Events with Craig Rucker

On this week’s Power Hour, Alex Epstein interviews Craig Rucker, Executive Director of CFACT, on his eye-opening adventures at UN global warming events.

8 Feb 201348min

Episode 39: Superstorm Sandy with Paul Driessen

Episode 39: Superstorm Sandy with Paul Driessen

Alex interviews Paul Driessen, author of “Eco-Imperialism” and senior policy adviser for CFACT. Superstorm Sandy is discussed.

1 Feb 201354min

Episode 38: Interview with FrackNation co-director, Magdalena Segieda

Episode 38: Interview with FrackNation co-director, Magdalena Segieda

Alex Epstein interviews FrackNation co-director, Magdalena Segieda.

25 Jan 201358min

Episode 37: Part 2 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

Episode 37: Part 2 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

This episode features a break down of Bill McKibben’s opening statement from November’s debate on fossil fuels. Alex Epstein and resident researcher Steffen Henne provide in-depth analysis and commentary (Part 2 of 2).

2 Jan 20131h 7min

Episode 36: Part 1 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

Episode 36: Part 1 – McKibben Debate Break Down with Steffen Henne

This episode features a break down of Bill McKibben’s opening statement from November’s debate on fossil fuels. Alex Epstein and resident researcher Steffen Henne provide in-depth analysis and commentary (Part 1 of 2).

31 Des 20121h 12min

Episode 35: Part 2 – Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein Debate and Commentary

Episode 35: Part 2 – Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein Debate and Commentary

This episode features the rest of the Dr. Dino Ress vs Alex Epstein debate audio along with commentary by Alex Epstein.

29 Des 201254min

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