No, you're not entitled to your opinion

La Trobe’s Professor of Politics, Robert Manne writes in the Quarterly Essay debating climate change. Manne intentionally writes the journal to an educated audience with the use of fairly complex and persuasive language which is backed up with scientific evidence. Manne argues that climate change is occurring and has been proven by scientists, clearly stating the fact of who are laypeople to have an opinion on what is actually been proven by qualified experts within the field. Manne clearly quotes ‘there is a consensual view among qualified scientists about the cause of climate change” (2011, p. 14), toxic greenhouse gases discharged by human activity being the leading cause. These toxins have been swelling climate change and will have a significant impact on society this includes the global economy as well as the environment
(2011). Manne uses the evidence of 1500 or so leading climate scientists across the globe researching the topic and presenting numerous reports all in which came to the consensus that climate change is taking place. Manne also introduces and adopts Naomi Oreskes as additional reliable proof, stating how she as a scientist had read the abstracts of 928 scientific papers all connecting to climate change, then publishing her conclusion and the agreement in Science
(2011). ‘The opinions of those without true knowledge and understanding are worthless’ (2011, p. 16) declares Manne, in other words laypeople with no relevant expertise, degree or background couldn’t truly compare their opinions with the reliable findings regarding scientists. Manne raises the fact that as a society it is up to individuals for an open debate or democratic decision on what to further do. The scientists have the knowledge though the difference or furthermore damage prevention is then up to society.

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