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Originally Posted by Splorf22
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Congratulations, you managed to download the article, find the copy and paste tool, and even minimize the font. If you work hard over the next 10 years, you might achieve the vocabulary of Koko the gorilla.
Now let me try to explain something very simple to you. Statistical models predict based on correlation. CO2 and global temperature have both increased over the past 150 years. Hence you can build a nice statistical model that predicts the global temperature will zoom off to infinity if the CO2 level continues to go up. However, if you were paying attention in stat 101 you would know that correlation does not imply causation. I can build the exact same statistical model for obesity causing global warming (both have increased in the past 150 years). The mathematics is the same. The problem with both climate scientists and economists is that they are putting too much trust in the ability of simple mathematics to model very complex systems and not engaging their brains.
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Way to ignore what I said and restate your original statement. Correlation doesn't imply causation, but a preponderance of evidence leads a reasoning person to certain conclusions. Probably you came to yours before the data was obtained, and will cling to it long after you're proven an idiot. I just hope you're not proven wrong in my lifetime.
Anyway I think I am getting tired of playing in this mudhole, good day gentlemen and you too Hasbinbad.[/QUOTE]