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Content tagged: denial

Objectivity: the hardest material in the universe

Posted August 24, 2015 by Bruce Hewitson & filed under Climate Change, CSAG Blog, Frontpage, Uncategorized.

(The paradox of this post is that it is probably not purely objective) “One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted. Most people are rather confident of their ability… Read more »


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