Can you outsmart the apples and oranges fallacy? | Elizabeth Cox

Can you outsmart the apples and oranges fallacy? | Elizabeth Cox

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The video discusses the issue of global warming, starting with James Hansen's 1988 testimony to Congress. It highlights the use of false analogies in climate change debates, comparing them to inappropriate comparisons like apples to oranges. The video examines historical climate events, such as the Cretaceous and Paleocene-Eocene periods, to illustrate the complexity of climate science. It concludes by emphasizing the significant role of human activity in current global warming trends, supported by the 2013 IPCC report.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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