[ExI] Union of Concerned Scientists

Gary Miller aiguy at comcast.net
Mon Apr 27 22:33:32 UTC 2009


> On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:44 AM, Max More <max at maxmore.com> wrote:
>> I have a question for everyone: Actually, first, a pre-question: Are you
>> familiar with the Union of Concerned Scientists? (If you've read much by
>> Julian Simon or Petr Beckmann you've probably heard a little.) If so, how
>> objective do you think they are, and do you see a pattern shaped by any
>> particular attitude toward advancing technology or by a political agenda.
>

I have been reading their emails for a long time and they seem to be trying
to promote many of the Green movements pet projects by finding scientists
who agree with them and  using that to appeal to the masses, mostly for
money but also to sign petitions.

I find only maybe one in twenty projects that I agree with or could support.




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