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Aug 10^th, 2018 at 4:01pm

"Does Activism in Social Science Explain Conservatives’ Distrust of Scientists?"

"Data from the General Social Survey suggest that conservatives have be–
come less trustful of scientists since the 1970s. Gauchat argues that this is because
conservatives increasingly see scientific findings as threatening to their worldview.
However, the General Social Survey data concern trust in scientists, not in science. We suggest that conservatives’ diminishing trust in scientists reflects the fact that scientists in certain fields, particularly social science, have increasingly adopted a liberal-activist stance, seeking to influence public policy in a liberal direction."

https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s12108-017-9362-0

Of course it is not just Social Science bur has permeated to Science generally.

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DonDeeHippy Gold Member Offline Cool Stuff Posts: 2782 Australia Gender:	Re: Activism in Social Science Reply #1 - Aug 10^th, 2018 at 5:27pm Ahh Lee how is this related to the environment, should this be in a political board
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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21533 Gender:	Re: Activism in Social Science Reply #2 - Aug 10^th, 2018 at 6:00pm DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 5:27pm: Ahh Lee how is this related to the environment, should this be in a political board As I pointed out it is not just Social Science. Social Scientists write on the environment too. As do Psychologists.
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Reply #3 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 6:21am

lee wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 6:00pm:

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 5:27pm:

Ahh Lee how is this related to the environment, should this be in a political board Wink

As I pointed out it is not just Social Science. Wink

Social Scientists write on the environment too.

As do Psychologists.

as do reporters and politicians and even , know it all's sitting around on computers.
Still what does it have to do with the environment ? Wink

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Reply #4 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:17pm

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 6:21am:

as do reporters and politicians and even , know it all's sitting around on computers.

And even who?

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 6:21am:

Still what does it have to do with the environment ?

Because Social Scientists, because they consider themselves to be scientists and others believe it to be so, have a pseudo gravitas about them.

In our local paper recently, an Emeritus Professor of Social Science pontificated about the supposed 97% consensus on AGW. Obviously the Emeritus Professor didn't know what she was talking about. But the tag of Emeritus Professor was supposed to intimate some knowledge.

So is AGW something to do with the Environment?

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Reply #5 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:31pm

lee wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:17pm:

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 6:21am:

as do reporters and politicians and even , know it all's sitting around on computers.

And even who?

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 6:21am:

Still what does it have to do with the environment ?

Because Social Scientists, because they consider themselves to be scientists and others believe it to be so, have a pseudo gravitas about them.

In our local paper recently, an Emeritus Professor of Social Science pontificated about the supposed 97% consensus on AGW. Obviously the Emeritus Professor didn't know what she was talking about. But the tag of Emeritus Professor was supposed to intimate some knowledge.

So is AGW something to do with the Environment?

if a social scientist quotes Einstein, it makes them a physicist ?
Wait while i check out Bobby's acronym post and ill get back to ya on AGW Cheesy

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Reply #6 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:41pm

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:31pm:

if a social scientist quotes Einstein, it makes them a physicist ?

oh dear. Your mind is wandering again. Better put it on a leash.

If they believed Einstein was right in all things, it would make them wrong. It would mean they hadn't kept up to date with research.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2018/07/11/times-einstein-was-wrong-inclu...

We'll forgive him for marrying his cousin. Wink

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Reply #7 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:46pm

lee wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 4:01pm:

"Does Activism in Social Science Explain Conservatives’ Distrust of Scientists?"

"Data from the General Social Survey suggest that conservatives have be–
come less trustful of scientists since the 1970s. Gauchat argues that this is because
conservatives increasingly see scientific findings as threatening to their worldview.
However, the General Social Survey data concern trust in scientists, not in science. We suggest that conservatives’ diminishing trust in scientists reflects the fact that scientists in certain fields, particularly social science, have increasingly adopted a liberal-activist stance,seeking to influence public policy in a liberal direction."

https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s12108-017-9362-0

Of course it is not just Social Science bur has permeated to Science generally.

I take it this is what u r alluding too......
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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 122093 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Activism in Social Science Reply #8 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:56pm DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 5:27pm: Ahh Lee how is this related to the environment, should this be in a political board Hi Don, you're a late arrival here. There were many videos posted showing fraud related to scientists promoting AGW.
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Reply #9 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:59pm

Bobby. wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:56pm:

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 5:27pm:

Ahh Lee how is this related to the environment, should this be in a political board Wink

Hi Don,
you're a late arrival here.
There were many videos posted showing fraud related to
scientists promoting AGW.

the original posts doesn't mention AGW , Lee brought it up later to distract

All Good Weather, is the consensus here Cheesy

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Reply #10 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 1:02pm

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:59pm:

Bobby. wrote on Aug 11^th, 2018 at 12:56pm:

DonDeeHippy wrote on Aug 10^th, 2018 at 5:27pm:

Ahh Lee how is this related to the environment, should this be in a political board Wink

Hi Don,
you're a late arrival here.
There were many videos posted showing fraud related to
scientists promoting AGW.

the original posts doesn't mention AGW , Lee brought it up later to distract

All Good Weather, is the consensus here Cheesy

Watch this one:

Climate Fraud of the Century IPCC Hockey Stick Untrue | Mini Ice Age 2015-2035 (421)

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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 122093 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Activism in Social Science Reply #11 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 1:05pm Want some more? Temperature Data Faked NOAA, NASA and HadCRU Caught Red Handed (418)
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Reply #12 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 1:08pm

Not enough?

NASA/ NOAA CLIMATE DATA Is FAKE DATA

James Munder
Published on Feb 5, 2017
...However, when Gavin is confronted about his obviously bogus temperature graphs, he defends by saying “it is not my data, I get it from NOAA.” In fact, all of the supposedly independent agencies get the lion’s share of their data from NOAA

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Reply #13 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 1:10pm

Still not convinced?

Ice Doesn't Lie - But NASA And NOAA Scientists Do

Tony Heller
Published on Nov 9, 2017
There has been a large increase in the amount of thick sea ice over the past decade, yet NASA temperature graphs show that the last ten years have been hottest on record. Either the freezing point of water has changed, or NASA is committting fraud. Watch this video and decide for yourself.

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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 122093 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Activism in Social Science Reply #14 - Aug 11^th, 2018 at 2:16pm Hi Don, notice your hero Monk, can't debunk any of the above 4 videos - he' knows they're true.
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