Amazing read
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200203/mann
I urge you to read this article in its entirety. You may be misled in the first few paragraphs as to the intent of the article.
This tells me great insight into scientific research and to how it is conducted. While most might have a quest for truth, it is almost always distorted and biased unintentionally (as well as intentionally, which does not need mention), on both sides of the proverbial coin.
While this article does seem to go against common knowledge and has some real holes in it, such as flimsy archeological evidence, some of it does seem to have substance to my untrained eye.
A fascinating and enlightening read nonetheless.
If true, it lend a whole new light to the subject of human driven climate change and the environment.
What I take away from this is that in usual all cases, nature has its way to right itself and adjust. The human race might sometimes be victim to such change, which can be ruthless, but the nes of teva is amazing.
If the subject of climate change is your cup of tea, please enjoy this read. And read here for some insightful comments.
Another interesting conversation.
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