Climate cult: Next big money grab California will experience
For more than half a century, the climate discourse has sounded the alarm, proclaiming impending catastrophe and imminent doom. This rhetoric of fear is not novel, as throughout history, cultures and civilizations have employed fear tactics to maintain or attain power. Whether it was to constrain people within certain boundaries or discourage them from exploring the unknown, fear has been an enduring tool. This tactic remains effective, as parents can attest, and as the Stoic philosopher Seneca astutely observed, “There are more things … likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality”
— Seneca, “Letters from a Stoic” During the pandemic, fear was harnessed to encourage compliance with social distancing, mask-wearing, and vaccination, revealing the delicate balance between risk-taking and risk aversion. Governments and organizations have deliberately employed fear, shaping generations to accept their narratives without question. They propagate false narratives and issue alarming reports, asserting that the world teeters on the brink of extinction unless their policies are unquestioningly adhered to.
The adverse consequences of fear, such as paranoia and isolation, have been recognized by philosophers and sociologists for centuries. Once fear takes root in the human subconscious, it can evolve into phobias, rendering individuals susceptible to manipulation by governments or special interest groups. This is not a transient phenomenon, and often individuals require professional help or medication to overcome its effects. The ultimate objective invariably revolves around money, power and control, all aimed at suppressing independent thought and steering people in predetermined directions.
In recent times, we frequently hear the exhortation to believe in “the science” or listen to “the science.” Yet, what if the information provided serves only to reinforce a particular narrative?
After an extensive review of studies and reports from esteemed institutions over the past five years, it has become evident that information is often omitted or buried, preventing readers from making truly informed decisions. When individuals are deprived of access to the truth, they become vulnerable to believing falsehoods.
It is crucial to recall the fundamental definition of science: the systematic pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding, rooted in a methodology based on evidence.
Science is intended to be an objective knowledge system that generates theories open to validation or refutation through data. According to Karl Popper, science, by definition, must be falsifiable.
Objectivity in science necessitates the elimination of personal biases, emotions and false beliefs in the quest for truths about the natural world.
Numerous studies have been conducted with the intent to tarnish the reputation of the petroleum industry and its California-based producers, implying that they are the primary culprits behind the state’s pollution woes.
These studies are often peppered with tentative language, employing words such as “could,” “may,” or “possibly” when suggesting potential links between residing near an oil well and certain health ailments.
For instance, a recent piece in the Los Angeles Times highlighted a case in which a professor, Patrick T. Brown, openly acknowledged employing similar strategies. He confessed to omitting certain details to enhance the likelihood of his paper’s acceptance by the prestigious journal Nature. It’s alarming to witness parallels between such practices and the tactics adopted by organizations and lawmakers in California, who often seize upon sensationalism or manipulate information for personal or financial advancement.
Lawmakers in California expect citizens to comply with their directives and accept their propositions as unquestionable truths. However, it’s crucial for readers to exercise caution, as unquestioning acceptance can erode critical thinking within the community. There’s no denying that the narrative of climate chaos being disseminated to the masses serves one primary purpose: greed. By following the trail of money, one can uncover the true motives and vested interests driving this agenda.