Nah, just America. The rest of the world invests heavily in science, research and technology. Obama went to great efforts to reverse the decline begun by Bumbling Bush but the US continues to lag far behind Europe, China and Japan.
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt: Science shouldn't dictate American policy
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Nah, just America. The rest of the world invests heavily in science, research and technology. Obama went to great efforts to reverse the decline begun by Bumbling Bush but the US continues to lag far behind Europe, China and Japan.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
What a fucking moron. That person, in charge of that agency, wtf.
Polioliolio
Member
For fuck's sake, it happened. Dammit.
Always-honest
Banned
No you fucking dumb-fuck. It should.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
"Science works, bitches." Richard Dawkins
RoninChaos
Member
Well what the fuck should, Scott?
Mr. Giggles
Member
The fuck did you do America.
yongeandcollege
Member
I agree that science shouldn't dictate policy. It can inform policy though.
Noisy Ninj4
Member
I'm glad he didn't live to see this happen. Hopefully the rest of the world can carry the torch from here, I doubt the US can get out of this so easily.
Come on guys, do you see how science constantly changes it's stance?
The bible doesn't change!
.
It's just a different religion but without morality and I'd rather put my faith in Jesus and NOT some elite agenda driven
jokers with their "intellect" and their "research" thank you very much.
Of course /s.... With that said my first major relationship ended when we debated the necessity of religion for morality. She said she couldn't raise children without the church (which she'd never been to or expressed interest in during our 4 years together). It eventually devolved into something like the above. The kicker? She graduated from one of the top engineering schools in the country and her career was heavily reliant on her understanding of science.
(in response to new evidence)
(no matter how wrong it's been)
It's just a different religion but without morality and I'd rather put my faith in Jesus and NOT some elite agenda driven
(they're telling me my lifestyle is causing harm)
/s
Of course /s.... With that said my first major relationship ended when we debated the necessity of religion for morality. She said she couldn't raise children without the church (which she'd never been to or expressed interest in during our 4 years together). It eventually devolved into something like the above. The kicker? She graduated from one of the top engineering schools in the country and her career was heavily reliant on her understanding of science.
Well, Carl Sagan is a genius. Damn, that guy went too early.
We are a way for the cosmos to know itself
If that isn't the most self aware revelation of humanity and man's place in the universe, I don't know what is.
Muppet of a Man
Member
Holy shit Carl, men like you were the light in this world. We desperately need a culture again that venerates the reality we actually live in as informed by science.
More_Badass
Member
That's one depressing excerpt
Looks like I really need to read his book. Never read any of his works
WrenchNinja
Member
Blight on humanity and the rest of my the world
AngmarsKing701
Member
There is absolutely no reason to interpret the statements of this administration as nuanced to cede them the benefit of the doubt.
More_Badass
Member
I can't believe I waited so long to read Sagan. Started Demon-Haunted World thanks to that image, and his writing is so good. His conversational tone is such a pleasure to read
This quote was from the first chapter
How can we affect national policyor even make intelligent decisions in our own livesif we dont grasp the underlying issues?
How indeed? Pruitt's comment is the antithesis to all that
Sure would be nice in an ideal world, but alas... science has always been a 'gooo science' if the result matches your believes, or its good news, or 'this study isn't well done' if it disproves something you believe or affects your big businesses backing your campaigns. Regardless of party.
Can't imagine this stuff changing anytime really.
Can't imagine this stuff changing anytime really.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Mostly I just say "the study isn't well done" when it's not well done:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=214376166&postcount=30
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=215541708&postcount=13
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=245092350&postcount=132
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=246962232&postcount=9
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=185141915&postcount=105
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=198240683&postcount=58
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=198612626&postcount=1572
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=201881127&postcount=62
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=209802714&postcount=41
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=185108537&postcount=39