Ambiguous Quote by Gregg Easterbrook
“The science has changed from ambiguous to near-unanimous... Based on the data I'm now switching sides regarding global warming, from skeptic to convert.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Climate Change Debate" (The Atlantic, 2005)
Personal assessment of data led to a reversal on climate change, showing openness to evidence over ideology.
In simple terms: Changing view on climate after reviewing data.
Let evidence guide beliefs, not ideology.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media reporting
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you to change a core belief?
- How do you handle social pressure when revising views?
Changing stance can attract criticism and social backlash.