Thinking the
unthinkable
We (hopefully) form our opinions by checking the best evidence
available at the time. But it's all too easy to cling to those opinions
without re-examining them once in a while.
Here are few opinions which many (most ?) 'green'
people accept without question yet it might be a good idea to look at
them again just to be sure that we're not stuck in a rut.
# We still have a chance to save humanity from its
worst mistakes.
#
All
genetically
modified
foods are bad.
# Nuclear power is a dangerous technology which we
should try to shut down.
#
The
best
way
of
converting
people to the 'green' cause is to use reason
and scientific information.
#
We
can
safely
believe
manufacturers
who claim that their products are
'environment-friendly'.
#
Organic
products
are
always
better
than 'ordinary' ones.
# Environmental experts know better than ordinary
people.
# Waste incinerators release dangerous chemicals into
the atmosphere.
Are
you
willing
to double-check your own opinions ?
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