Michael Schellenberger

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Score -90
5/1/2025, 1:20:53 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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39d
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”

A lot of journalism is about being the one-eyed man. And that’s often less about being a good investigator than it is about being willing to state the obvious.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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39d
Just as anyone who had bothered to google “virus leaks from laboratory” in early 2020 would have discovered warning after warning of lab leaks, anyone on Monday who looked could have found report after report warning of the thing that happened.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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39d
The media insisted for days that renewables weren’t to blame for the blackout in Spain, even though anyone with a basic understanding of the electrical grid knew they were. Finally the media is starting to tell the truth.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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42d
Renewables don't risk blackouts, said the media. But they did and they do. The physics are simple. And now, as blackouts in Spain strand people in elevators, jam traffic, and ground flights, it's clear that too little "inertia" due to excess solar resulted in system collapse.

The statement and accompanying images discuss the potential vulnerabilities in Spain's renewable energy infrastructure, particularly in light of recent blackouts. This constitutes public discourse as it addresses energy policy and infrastructure resilience, which are significant public issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about renewable energy infrastructure, which could be seen as highlighting potential harm. However, it does not appear to sensationalize or exaggerate the issue.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement could promote understanding by discussing the complexities of energy infrastructure, but it may also contribute to fear or misunderstanding about renewable energy if not balanced with context. [-1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement critiques media coverage and energy policy, which can be constructive if it encourages informed dialogue, but it risks being dismissive of opposing views.