On 13/01/2013 1:32 PM, Geoff D'Arcy wrote:
On 13/01/13 00:12, Andrew McGlashan wrote:
Many here take the view of the apparent majority of scientists to be fact, that's okay.
"apparent majority" come on! Surely you're not suggesting there may not be a _majority scientific consensus_?
Even the most extreme deniers reluctantly admit that. The counter argument deniers usually run is that science isn't about consensus.
That might depend on public / private opinion of the matters. But yes, I do believe that the apparent majority is in fact the real majority; however I do not wish to pursue seeking any evidence for either position. In fact I think that is is 100% without doubt that some "supporters" do so publicly, simply for the sake of protecting their position, income, standing and also to ensure that they aren't considered heretics.... ;) Cheers A.