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“I am saying that all predictions concerning climate are highly uncertain.” quote by Freeman Dyson
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“I am saying that all predictions concerning climate are highly uncertain.”

Freeman Dyson

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Source Speech: Public Lecture on Climate Science, 2005

Climate forecasts carry large uncertainties due to complex variables and limited data.

In simple terms: Climate predictions are uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Account for uncertainty in planning.

Themes

science uncertainty climate change

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

scientific cautious

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • investment decisions
  • public communication
  • research priorities

Key Concepts

probabilistic modeling risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we make robust decisions under uncertainty?
  • What data would reduce this uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Uncertainty does not excuse in; action still needed.

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