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Marcela
@laursa.eth
I am baffled. https://x.com/basedpatriotx/status/1826392447737385389?s=46 this was the most interesting read i’ve had in months. if it’s a lie still earned my attention 👁️👁️
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Brown
@crimsonking
He most definitely used Grok to write that shit
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Marcela
@laursa.eth
is the shit accurate tho??
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Brown
@crimsonking
The passage you’ve shared contains some accurate scientific information, particularly regarding the Milankovitch cycles, glacial-interglacial periods, and the general characteristics of the Earth’s climate over geological timescales. However, it also includes some misleading or biased assertions. GPT says it better than I ever could. You want the full response?
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Marcela
@laursa.eth
yes please
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Brown
@crimsonking
Accurate Information: 1. Milankovitch Cycles: The description of Milankovitch cycles (eccentricity, axial tilt/obliquity, and precession) and their impact on Earth’s climate over long periods is correct. These cycles have been shown to influence the timing of glacial and interglacial periods. 2. Glacial-Interglacial Cycles: The general description of the Quaternary period, including the Last Glacial Maximum and the subsequent Holocene epoch, is accurate. The Earth’s climate has indeed gone through cycles of glaciation and interglacial periods driven by these orbital variations.
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Brown
@crimsonking
Misleading or Biased Statements: 1. Implication of Imminent Ice Age: The claim that we are “very likely in the early stages of returning to an ice age” and that “Earth will begin cooling as axial tilt descends into the minimum obliquity” is oversimplified and potentially misleading. While the Earth’s orbital cycles do suggest a long-term trend toward cooling, this process unfolds over tens of thousands of years. Current scientific understanding indicates that the Earth’s climate is heavily influenced by anthropogenic factors, particularly the increase in greenhouse gases, which is driving current warming trends. 2. Oceans Cooling Assertion: The claim that “the oceans are cooling because the earth is in fact entering another ice age” contradicts current scientific evidence. Observations show that global ocean temperatures have been rising, not cooling, due to global warming. The claim of oceans cooling is not supported by the majority of climate science research.
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Brown
@crimsonking
3. Downplaying Human Impact on Climate Change: The passage downplays the well-established impact of human activities on current climate change, framing it as merely a “political narrative.” The overwhelming consensus among climate scientists is that human-induced greenhouse gas emissions are the primary driver of recent global warming, with significant consequences for the Earth’s climate system. Conclusion: While the passage provides some accurate information about Earth’s past climate cycles, it is biased and misleading in its interpretation of the current and future climate trends. It incorrectly suggests that the Earth is on the brink of a new ice age while disregarding the overwhelming scientific evidence pointing to ongoing human-driven climate change.
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Brown
@crimsonking
Also, anyone who has “patriot” in their X handle is clearly nonobjective. His logical fallacy is: Cherry picking. Yes, *cherry picking* is a good way to describe the logical fallacy displayed by the author. In this case, the author selectively presents facts that support the notion of an impending ice age while ignoring or downplaying the vast amount of evidence showing the current trend of global warming due to human activities. Cherry picking involves selectively choosing data or evidence that supports one's argument while ignoring data that contradicts it, leading to a misleading or incomplete portrayal of the situation. In the passage, the focus on long-term Milankovitch cycles and the potential for future cooling, while disregarding the current overwhelming evidence of anthropogenic climate change, exemplifies this fallacy.
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Brown
@crimsonking
Yes, the author does seem to ignore or overlook the significant extinction events in Earth's history that were driven by climate change. These events, such as the Permian-Triassic extinction (often called "The Great Dying") and the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, were linked to massive shifts in the Earth's climate. By focusing narrowly on the natural cycles that could lead to a future ice age and downplaying the impact of current climate change, the author neglects to consider the devastating consequences that rapid climate shifts have had in the past. These extinctions demonstrate that significant changes in the Earth's climate, whether warming or cooling, can have catastrophic effects on biodiversity and ecosystems. This omission further highlights the *cherry picking* fallacy, as the author selectively uses information to support their argument while ignoring important historical evidence that contradicts or complicates their position.
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Brown
@crimsonking
And speaking of epochs: The name scientists have proposed for a new epoch caused by human activity is the **Anthropocene**. This term is used to describe the current period in Earth's history where human activities have become the dominant influence on the environment, climate, and geology. While the Anthropocene is not yet officially recognized as a formal geological epoch by the International Commission on Stratigraphy, it is widely used in scientific and environmental discussions to signify the profound impact humans have had on the planet.
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