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:: The truth or falsity of a statement is decided by the positive or negative consequences of it.
 
{{quote| If global warming is occurring ''and'' is caused by humans, then we are obligated to do something to stop or slow it.<br />
The most effective way to do so is for businesses to cut down on carbon emissions.<br />
The short term costs of cutting carbon emissions would be economically devastating.<br />
Q.E.D: Global Warming is either not occurring, not caused by humans, or both. }}
 
:: Or, conversely,
 
{{quote| If global warming is occurring ''and'' is caused by humans, then we are obligated to do something to stop or slow it.<br />
The most effective way to do so is for businesses to cut down on carbon emissions.<br />
The long-term economic benefits of stopping global warming will be enormous.<br />
Q.E.D.: Global warming is both occurring ''and'' caused by humans. }}
 
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