Tag Archives: Democratization

Problems for a Contemporary Joseph

Posted on April 15, 2014 by climatechangefork

I am writing this blog one day before Passover. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the blog will be posted on Tuesday, April 15, the day of the 2nd Seder. Using Joseph as my timely hero is still permissible. Unlike the previous blog … Continue reading →

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Top-Down Stabilization Attempts

Posted on February 25, 2014 by climatechangefork

In a previous blog (February 11, 2014) I summarized some of the current measures being taken to reverse the existing trend of fertility rates lowering to below replacement levels in countries throughout the world. These attempts include restricting abortions (although, … Continue reading →

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TV Interview

Posted on August 28, 2013 by climatechangefork

I am excited to announce that I recently gave an interview with Pleasantville Community Television, where I talked with Martin Wilbur about my book, Climate Change: The Fork at the End of Now, as well as the science and skeptics … Continue reading →

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Citizen of the World?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by climatechangefork

On my way back from Mauritius (see July 3 blog) we passed through Israel to attend a family wedding and meet up with some old friends. During a pleasant dinner with some of these good friends, I was asked if … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog Post: Christopher Bohl

Posted on March 11, 2013 by climatechangefork

Last week, I mentioned my class on Physics and Society, and the open blog where I have my students posting. This week, I thought I’d try something new, so I have invited one of my students, Mr. Christopher Bohl, to … Continue reading →

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The Conventions

Posted on September 10, 2012 by climatechangefork

I watched both the Republican and Democratic conventions.  I was listening for information about where the parties and the candidates stand on the issue of climate change. In advance of the conventions, the candidates did, in fact, provide written responses … Continue reading →

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Three Shades of Deniers

Posted on September 3, 2012 by climatechangefork

I wish I had a better name for deniers of climate change. I don’t like the association with deniers of the Holocaust for reasons that I have mentioned before (May 14 blog) where I have tried to make the case … Continue reading →

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Learning From the Olympics: Changing the Competition from NIMBYism to Doing Our Best

Posted on August 27, 2012 by climatechangefork

The last obstacle to the democratization of decision making on climate change (June 18 blog) is NIMBYism. I have already expanded on the first three obstacles (climate change and the nature of science, science “hatred,” and we are not prophets) … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Prophets

Posted on August 13, 2012 by climatechangefork

We are not prophets. None of us are, but like biblical prophets, we stand on the top of the hill and warn about a coming Armageddon (remember the “self-inflicted genocide” in my first blog post). The tools that we use … Continue reading →

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Is Algebra Necessary? – Yes It Is!!!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by climatechangefork

I’ve been living with this question for a long time – starting with my own son when he attended Middle School (he is now 45, a Managing Director in Greenwich Capital, with his own Middle School aged children). On Sunday, … Continue reading →

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