Ethics

by Judith Curry
In response to the tragic shootings at the headquarters of satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, there have been a number of provocative essays on freedom of speech.

Image: Joe Sacco: Why Je Suis NOT Charlie Hebdo (Courtesy Stop the War coalition)

 

There is a fine line between freedom of expression and incitement to religious, racial or cultural hatred, but Charlie Hebdo has strayed some way over the wrong side of that divide.

by Judith Curry
Every aspect of climate change is shaped by ethical dispute: from scientific practice to lobbying and activism and eventually, at national and international levels, the setting and implementation of climate policy. – Peter Lee

New Jersey corruption: Norcross (D), Christie (R)New Jersey politicians have a reputation.

Image: Courtesy http://english.pravda.ru/
 
 

The United States, now on a new hunt for a great white whale, has virtually re-created East Germany’s dreaded Stasi, only in a much more sophisticated and far-reaching form. It meshes with the all-pervasive secret state police apparatus Israel has constructed in the Middle East with infinite care since 1948.

by Judith Curry
Last month I attended a Workshop on The Ethics of Communicating Scientific Uncertainty:  Understanding How Scientists, Environmental Lawyers, and Journalists Treat Uncertainty.

by Judith Curry
Mark Steyn’s latest blog post, and the ensuing tweets, prompts some reflections on norms of behavior for scientists versus political commentators.

by Judith Curry
“Just how charitable are you supposed to be when criticizing the views of an opponent?” – Daniel Dennett

by Judith Curry
Some new angles in Mann vs Steyn et al.

by Judith Curry
 The implications of dogmatic groupthink and intimidation for the pursuit of sound science — and sound policy — are chilling. – Christopher Snowden