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“Like all cults, this new one adeptly represses heresy. . . . In defiance of the Western scientific tradition, which maintains that skepticism of inferences drawn from observation is always in order, and that all accepted conclusions are always subject to review and potential overthrow by new data, the climate catastrophists insist that ‘the science is settled’ (science is never ‘settled’) and that therefore no debate, and no new data, can or should be entertained. Those wishing to advance theories or data contrary to the accepted orthodoxy are not merely wrong, but criminal ‘deniers’ who should be silenced, vilified, and if possible, prosecuted.”

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Robert Zubrin
Robert Zubrin

Robert Zubrin is an American author and engineer renowned for his works on space exploration and Mars colonization. His notable works include the 'Mars Trilogy' and the 'Mars colonization plan,' which explore the future of humanity on Mars. Zubrin has extensive experience in the aerospace field, having worked at NASA and played a key role in various space exploration projects. more

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