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4. International Geophysical Year - IGY

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:30 AM

Yesterday

Donald Fagan captured the mood in his wonderfully sarcastic song, IGY. It's still pretty relevant as we move into a world dominated by AI, Climate Change and Drones buzzing around our neighborhoods.

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Report - Global Governments Knew Climate Risks From Fossil Fuels Since 1957's International Geophysical Year [View all] hatrack Wednesday OP

Svante Arrhenius (1859-1827) predicted as much in 1896. NNadir Wednesday #1

His take was that it might be beneficial, but as he was a Swede, can't say I blame him . . . hatrack Wednesday #2

Freeman Dyson, who worked on the modern understanding of climate science with Alvin Weinberg... NNadir Wednesday #3

International Geophysical Year - IGY thought crime Yesterday #4

"Just machines to make big decisions, programmed by fellas with compassion and vision". hatrack Yesterday #5

Yeah, as a programmer that was always my favorite LOL. thought crime Yesterday #6