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Is truth stranger than fiction?
Such an important topic demands the opinions of distinguished scientists and policy makers, right? Wrong. Headlining the hearing was none other than science fiction author Michael Crichton, whose latest book, State of Fear, takes on the science of global warming and the evil environmentalists behind it. (Read Dave's review here.)
I couldn't face watching it, but the brave scientists at Realclimate.org did. Their summary is worth a read.
Ana Unruh Cohen is the director of environmental policy at the Center for American Progress and a frequent Grist blogger.
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jbosank Posted 6:15 am
29 Sep 2005
Crichton hardly qualifies as an expert
State of Fear is far more myth than fact. Here's a good rundown on Crichton's errors:
http://www.undoit.org/whatsnew_spotlight.cfm?story=stateoffear
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odograph Posted 9:01 am
29 Sep 2005
flipping out
You know, there are a few other science fiction authors who have gone down in history as "flipping out in their old age." I wonder if Crichtion knows he is joining that group?
I'm sure he'll note that having a few dedicated followers is not a disproof, but is actually typical of the "flipped-out late in life" sci fi author.
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