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PostMon May 15, 2017 2:09 pm 
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They're not needed to 'prove' it? Where can we find the fully defined and detailed comprehensive theory published? Newton did. Einstein did. Everyone else does. Where is the source for the non model, comprehensive single global warming theory used to 'prove' warming is human caused?
That's right, computer GCMs are not needed. The three-legs of physics/chemistry, physical measurements, and climate history are fully adequate. But I'm really not going to be pulled into some long drawn up debate with you about it. Been there, done that, with others, too many times. You wouldn't be saying what you are if you were genuinely open to it. You can look it up if you want to, as most of us have done. Btw Einstein wrote out a series of equations, like was done for the greenhouse effect, a long time ago. But physical experiments that could not be performed in his day were required to prove it. Similar is true for anthro global warming. The equations were worked out almost 200 years ago, and modern physical measurements are continuously collected to add to the overwhelming evidence.

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PostMon May 15, 2017 4:39 pm 
Also If you "don't trust" computer modeling, forget about flying in any aircraft or motor vehicle or using any other engineered item (like a bridge or building) less than 40 years old. Computer modeling and simulation has played an increasing role in engineering design and analysis. The resulting designs are stronger, lighter, safer, more durable and more fuel efficient.

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PostTue May 16, 2017 9:36 am 
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The complex computer models are not needed to prove that global warming is happening and that human activity is causing it.
True. The slow but clear trend of global warming is not based on computer modelling. And computer modelling certainly has many uses and benefits. That doesnt stop news agencies and scary sounding facebook posts from finding a computer model run that shows something scary and overhyping it. This is true for both short term weather forecasts and long term climate forecasts. Computational fluid dynamics is great technology that offers us some pretty amazing things, like a Boeing 787 or an accurate 5 day weather forecast. But its important to understand what the tools can do and what they cannot do. Don't get me started on economics models though smile.gif

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PostTue May 16, 2017 10:04 am 
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Don't get me started on economics models though smile.gif
AFAIK there is nothing equavalent to the Navier–Stokes equations for mathmatically describing human behavior -- of which economics is one specific area.

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PostTue May 16, 2017 4:02 pm 
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That doesnt stop news agencies and scary sounding facebook posts from finding a computer model run that shows something scary and overhyping it.
This is not really an issue specifically for model results. Any science result can be overhyped - just think of studies that somehow involve food safety or diet or lifestyle health impacts. Most people have little conception of science as a gradual process of building knowledge and confidence over time, as studies are validated and new studies attempt to deal with confounding issues in previous ones.

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PostTue May 16, 2017 9:31 pm 
I always thought economics models were based on a random number generator and perhaps a cauldron and some frogs biggrin.gif
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This is not really an issue specifically for model results.
True. I don't disagree. But in the context of this thread, and given the lack of accuracy at both long range and low resolution(and climate models are both), its proper to mention climate model hype as an especially egregious form. Perhaps I should make a simple point and get off the subjective subject of hype: extrapolating the current trend is a better forecast than any CFD-climate model, or even any group of climate models.

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PostWed May 17, 2017 7:34 am 
The biggest challenge with GCMs is regional forecasts, the more so the smaller the region. What will the impact be on PNW snowpacks, on southwest droughts, on the Indian monsoon? I think the scientists involved understand both the value and the limitations. But media and sometimes organizations will hype a single result as being absolute proof when in reality it is just one more piece in a puzzle. As to economics models, I think suffice to say it depends on what they are trying to model. There are probably some well-defined aspects that can be modeled accurately, but it does sometimes seem more like a case of physics envy.

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PostWed May 17, 2017 10:58 am 
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An appropriate post, given that the poster and the Dilbert author have the same level of scientific training and expertise.

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PostThu May 18, 2017 8:09 pm 
Scott Adams has been a denier for years about as long as Dilbert ceased being fresh. zzz.gif

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PostFri May 19, 2017 8:39 am 
It's just amazing how non of you guys will admit that as many scientists disagree with this entire premise as agree with it. Why arent they as credible as "YOUR" guys? huh.gif

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PostFri May 19, 2017 1:39 pm 
I think BPJ suffers from short term memory loss as this myth seems to be reposted about once a month. embarassedlaugh.gif

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PostWed May 31, 2017 8:23 am 
RandyHiker wrote:
Also If you "don't trust" computer modeling, forget about flying in any aircraft or motor vehicle or using any other engineered item (like a bridge or building) less than 40 years old. Computer modeling and simulation has played an increasing role in engineering design and analysis. The resulting designs are stronger, lighter, safer, more durable and more fuel efficient.
I don't trust modeling which can't be falsified /tested against control cases. Those models work because they can be. Climate models cannot be and worse, represent numerical/code implementations of interpretations of climate processes never put into print as cohesive, comprehensive works which can be examined.

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PostWed May 31, 2017 8:25 am 
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An appropriate post, given that the poster and the Dilbert author have the same level of scientific training and expertise.
Good thing it doesn't take much to recognize that climate claims fly in the face of by the numbers scientific practice.

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PostWed May 31, 2017 8:34 am 
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MtnGoat wrote:
They're not needed to 'prove' it? Where can we find the fully defined and detailed comprehensive theory published? Newton did. Einstein did. Everyone else does. Where is the source for the non model, comprehensive single global warming theory used to 'prove' warming is human caused?
That's right, computer GCMs are not needed. The three-legs of physics/chemistry, physical measurements, and climate history are fully adequate. But I'm really not going to be pulled into some long drawn up debate with you about it. Been there, done that, with others, too many times. You wouldn't be saying what you are if you were genuinely open to it. You can look it up if you want to, as most of us have done. Btw Einstein wrote out a series of equations, like was done for the greenhouse effect, a long time ago. But physical experiments that could not be performed in his day were required to prove it. Similar is true for anthro global warming. The equations were worked out almost 200 years ago, and modern physical measurements are continuously collected to add to the overwhelming evidence.
Nah, I wouldn't be saying it if the theory(s) as posited were ever actually published as I noted. They're not. There's no need for any long drawn out debate over what is factual, as my assertion is. The three legs are completely inadequate. Rolled together into the unholy mess we currently see, they're nothing more than glorified correlation=causation arguments. The equations for CO2 were worked out a while back, sure. But that is not the only factor. The Earth and it's bazillions of interactions and ever changing conditions are a bit more complex than a few equations for gasses in a lab jar. And it is the assumptions and additions surrounding all these things and describing their implementation, in code, which are not published in comprehensive form. Your argument is similar to claiming Einstein's equations needn't be published for critique because he used some much simplified form of some other equation known to be true within his greater work.

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