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From: wonderingmind42What’s the worst that can happen? That’s the simple question the guy in this video asks (updated to give approperiate credit). In today’s times, the environment can be a hot topic. Debates rage on, does global climate change really exist? Here is an interesting hypothesis on the environment that promises

to put to an end any arguments on global warming. There seems to be a very strong argument here that by choosing to do nothing, or even by wasting time debating we are really choosing to do something…something that can really quite scarry.

The original video

…at least I thought it was a good argument, then I learned the logically flaw. It uses a technique widely used in the political world known as the Precautionary Principle. You can see in the video to the left how this principle can be applied and the dangers that can occur. So in the end which is more dangerous, taking action to prevent the worst imagined consequences or taking action

without sufficient evidence/justification?

WonderingMind42’s updated video to cover the flaw

New points:
Please know, I argue purely from a philosophical stand-point, on the logical ideas presented. I completely agree with wonderingmind42 and the need to help the environment. I just don’t think we can approach the problem with science, at least not to change people’s minds.
Most People don’t change their minds based on science, facts or evidence. Most people make decisions based on ‘feelings’. Besides, I find it fun to argue, and use the time I have left to argue, because when it all ends, there won’t be anytime left to do this.

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