Shattered Skies

To begin with, what a sarcastic chapter! I found it hilarious that he went from the simple question of why cola fizzes more when it is warm to discussions of weaponry and global warming. As in the first chapter, it is shown how science is very subjective in its rationality and benefit. Divine kings are compared to mafia bosses. Black powder becomes cannons and in turn guns just to put holes into the bodies of enemies. Enlightenment comes from laziness and the desire for less stenuous means. Steam takes over as a means of power.

All this discussion leads to is the scenario of global warming. It was discovered that a whole in the ozone layer was forming and action was taken to prevent it. However, political ideology replaced scientific logic and things were done that ultimately undermined the progress that was being made. A very good point was made that personal and political ideology should not take the place of scientific reason. You must always do what is right and what is proven to be the best possible solution. You cannot blindly follow dogma or rules passed onto you by others who have never tested the reasoning behind their rationality.