Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Boston To Host Early Winter Olympics, June, 2015 -- Rumor; What Causes Reasonable People To Doubt Reason?

I was sent a rumor that Boston will be hosting an "early" Winter Olympics, June, 2015, in the MIT parking lot. This is the site for downhill ski races and the bobsleds:


The "early" Winter Olympics is contingent upon the light rail system (the "subway") being back on track (pun intended) by then.

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The cover story in this month's issue of The National Geographic (March, 2015): "The War on Science" with this list on the cover:
  • climate change: does not exist
  • evolution; never happened
  • the moon landing: was fake
  • vaccinations: can lead to autism
  • genetically modified food: is evil
I was surprised to see that these two were not added to the list:
  • the Keystone XL: will add to CO2 emissions
  • fracking: causes earthquakes
What's causing reasonable people to doubt reason, the editors ask? Exhibit A:

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