97% of Climate Scientists Really Do Agree

The video discusses the 97% consensus among climate scientists that humans are causing global warming, primarily based on John Cook's 2013 study. It explains how consensus is measured, the gap between public perception and scientific reality, and the importance of consensus in science. The video also addresses criticisms of consensus studies and highlights the role of consensus in scientific progress.

What percentage of scientific papers agreed with the consensus that humans are the main cause of climate change, according to John Cook's study?

• 100%

• 90%

• 97%

• 85%

What is the primary method used to ensure the accuracy of scientific findings before publication?

• Government approval

• Media analysis

• Peer review

• Public opinion

What percentage of the public believes that only 55% of climate scientists agree on human-caused global warming?

• Not mentioned

• False

• Irrelevant

• True

Why are some scientific papers excluded from studies about consensus?

• They are not in English

• They are not peer-reviewed

• They don't explicitly state a position

• They are too old

What flawed logic is used by critics of climate science regarding papers that don't explicitly state agreement with the consensus?

• They assume these papers are irrelevant

• They assume these papers are outdated

• They assume these papers are neutral

• They assume these papers reject the consensus

What is the role of consensus in scientific progress?

• It is crucial for building on established knowledge

• It is irrelevant

• It hinders progress

• It is only important in climate science

What should be the focus once the cause of climate change is agreed upon?

• Waiting for more studies

• Addressing the problem

• Ignoring the issue

• Debating the cause