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“They're not predicting global warming based on what's happened in the past; they're basing it on what their computer predictions say, and nothing more.” quote by Rush Limbaugh
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“They're not predicting global warming based on what's happened in the past; they're basing it on what their computer predictions say, and nothing more.”

Rush Limbaugh

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Source Speech: Radio commentary, Rush Limbaugh, 2005

Climate forecasts rely on computer models rather than historical data, suggesting a disconnect from empirical trends.

In simple terms: Predictions are model‑based, not past‑based.

Key Takeaway

Question the basis of climate predictions.

Themes

science climate change media criticism

Mood

skeptical inquisitive

Type

political environmental

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • public debate
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

modeling empiricism risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the limits of predictive modeling?
  • How should past data inform future forecasts?
A Different Perspective

Models can be uncertain and biased.

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