Martin didn't like what I said about Einstein, who said that if he was wrong, one naysayer would have been enough.
Whereas I think ripping quotes out of context is fine, as long as you honour the vibe.
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Saturday, 28 July 2007
Saturday, 14 July 2007
Scientific consensus and Einstein
Einstein wasn't much one for consensus, scientific or otherwise. In 1931 a tract appeared entitled "100 Authors against Einstein". His response was "If I were wrong, one would be enough."
People concerned about global warming like to point to the question of consensus. I tend to think that in the area of forecasting 100 year trends, in climate or otherwise, it is not something of more than marginal significance.
I for one am pleased that Einstein didn't let himself be guided by the scientific consensus on the speed of light.
People concerned about global warming like to point to the question of consensus. I tend to think that in the area of forecasting 100 year trends, in climate or otherwise, it is not something of more than marginal significance.
I for one am pleased that Einstein didn't let himself be guided by the scientific consensus on the speed of light.
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