Summary of Kevin Kirchman: "Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically" | Tom Nelson Pod #206

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In the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206," guest Kevin Kirchman challenges the scientific validity of the greenhouse gas theory. He argues that the theory contradicts the Earth's spectral radiation curve and suggests that the Earth's temperature should be cooler due to CO2 absorption based on the Stolman law and Newton's law of cooling. Kirchman also questions the application of the Schwarzschild equation and the validity of the greenhouse gas theory in light of thermodynamic principles. He emphasizes the importance of understanding thermodynamics and epistemology in evaluating scientific theories and encourages new perspectives to challenge established paradigms. Kirchman's background in AI applications and engineering design led him to develop a theory of validation, which he applied to climate science and found the greenhouse gas theory invalid. He believes that modern academics have a lower epistemological standard and calls for more experimentation and practical application to verify scientific conclusions. Kirchman also accuses proponents of the greenhouse gas theory of using invalid premises and promoting a Marxist agenda, acknowledging the challenge of changing the scientific community's prevailing paradigm.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206," guest Kevin Kirchman challenges the scientific validity of the greenhouse gas theory. He argues that the theory, which posits that greenhouse gases absorb energy and cause the Earth to warm, contradicts the Earth's spectral radiation curve. According to Kirchman, the Stolman law, a thermal mathematical relationship, suggests that the Earth's temperature should be cooler due to the reduction in the area under the spectral curve caused by CO2 absorption. Kirchman also references Newton's law of cooling, which states that warmer objects radiate more heat, and argues that if the greenhouse gas theory were valid, the Earth would be radiating more energy, not less. He questions where the extra energy is and calls for new perspectives to challenge scientific problems. Kirchman provides evidence from Earth spectral radiations obtained from a thermal emission spectrometer on the Mars Global Surveyor in 1996, which shows a CO2 bite in the Earth's spectrum.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206," Kirchman discusses the radiation curve and the area under the CO2 band in the infrared spectrum. He questions where the radiation blocked by CO2 goes and suggests it may be radiating in other wavelengths. Kirchman argues that if the Earth's temperature is staying the same despite increasing CO2 concentration, the area under the curve must remain the same. However, the graphs used to support the greenhouse gas theory are not showing this, and the Schwarzschild equation, which calculates temperature change caused by concentration changes, may not apply if other fluxes are changing. Kirchman concludes that the greenhouse gas theory lacks a sound theoretical basis if the Schwarzschild equation is not valid.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206," Kirchman discusses the importance of understanding thermodynamics in evaluating the greenhouse gas theory. He explains that the sun is the primary source of Earth's energy and that the Earth's temperature is determined by thermodynamic equilibrium. According to Kirchman, the only way humans can change the planet's temperature is by altering its emissivity. He argues that the greenhouse gas theory cannot be a valid theory because the Earth's temperature is ultimately dictated by the sun, and the Earth cannot radiate more energy than it receives without violating the principles of thermodynamic equilibrium. Kirchman emphasizes the importance of epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, in distinguishing between knowledge and opinion, and asserts that the greenhouse gas theory falls into the category of invalid ideas.
• 00:15:00 In this section, Kevin Kirchman discusses his background in AI applications and engineering design, and how his desire to solve the classical challenge of epistemology led him to develop a theory of validation. He explains that this theory involves creating a symbolic representation called the general form, which makes explicit all nuances of understanding in the syntax and semantics, and a new theory of deduction. Kirchman then went to Oxford to study philosophy and wrote a book demonstrating the theory of deduction in software. He also applied his theory of validation to climate science and found that the causal relationship between temperature and CO2 was inverted, making the greenhouse gas theory invalid. Kirchman's theory of validation is an emerging science in epistemology, which can be applied to various fields, including artificial intelligence and educational theory.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206," Kirchman discusses the epistemological challenges of challenging established scientific paradigms from within the academic community. He uses the example of climate science and the greenhouse gas theory to illustrate his point. Kirchman argues that the effective temperature argument of the greenhouse gas theory, which suggests the Earth's temperature is warmer than it should be based on solar radiation, is flawed because it assumes the surface temperature is where we stand, which is not thermodynamically correct. Instead, Kirchman suggests the temperature should be calculated based on the thermodynamic temperature at the surface of the Earth, which is around 112 kilometers, not at sea level where humans reside. Kirchman argues that this is a more accurate representation of the Earth's temperature and challenges the anthropomorphic assumption that the surface temperature should be based on where humans are located.
• 00:25:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206", Kirchman argues that the Greenhouse Gas Theory is invalid from a scientific perspective due to its anthropomorphic nature and the availability of a better scientific method. He has demonstrated the application of this improved method to the theory and challenged a paper that discusses climate forcing, concluding that there is no justification for the concept of infrasound forcing or climate forcing. Kirchman believes that the paper is destroying the foundation of science by obliterating the language of science and argues that temperature cannot be altered on a planetary scale, and humans can only change it through altering emissivity, not CO2. He emphasizes the importance of considering thermodynamics when evaluating theories.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206", Kirchman challenges the assumption that an increase in greenhouse gases like CO2 leads to a warmer Earth by using the analogy of the specific heat capacity of saltwater and CO2. He argues that the attempt to equate concentration changes in the atmosphere to global changes in Earth's temperature is "bogus" because CO2 has a lower specific heat than air, meaning it takes less thermal energy to warm CO2, and therefore holds less thermal energy at a given temperature. This results in less thermal energy being transferred to ice, and the ocean, with a higher concentration of CO2, can store less thermal energy on a per unit basis. Kirchman also questions the role of specific heat capacity in affecting Earth's emissivity and suggests that the increase in CO2 concentration may not make the Earth warmer from space but cooler due to the plants absorbing CO2 and releasing heat through photosynthesis. He concludes by acknowledging that further examination is needed to understand the implications of these findings.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kevin Kirchman: 'Why the Greenhouse Gas Theory is Invalid Scientifically' | Tom Nelson Pod #206", Kirchman argues that modern academics have a lower epistemological standard than productive society, as they fail to verify their data and conclusions through experiment or practical application. He believes that the greenhouse gas theory, which is used for political purposes, is not scientifically grounded and should be challenged. Kirchman also points out that during a total solar eclipse, the temperature at the Earth's surface drops significantly, and without the sun, there would be no greenhouse effect. Therefore, he concludes that the greenhouse gas theory is not valid scientifically.
• 00:40:00 In this section of the podcast, Kevin Kirchman discusses his challenges to the Greenhouse Gas Theory and his unique perspective on CO2 as a greenhouse gas. He mentions that he has communicated with other scientists who also question the theory and emphasizes the importance of scientific innovation and updating one's perspective. Kirchman argues that CO2 absorbs energy but does not warm the planet and is not a greenhouse gas in the least. He explains that when CO2 absorbs energy, it quickly radiates it, making the energy transfer insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Kirchman encourages listeners to challenge scientific arguments and assert a better foundation for scientific knowledge.
• 00:45:00 In this section of the podcast, Kevin Kirchman discusses his perspective on the selective absorption of IR radiation by CO2 and its implications for the greenhouse gas theory. He acknowledges that CO2 does absorb IR radiation, but also suggests that this absorption could be indicative of something being absorbed on the ground, such as phytoplankton or plants. Kirchman expresses that there are controversial aspects to this debate and some individuals may not be willing to publicly admit they were wrong about the greenhouse gas theory due to decades of endorsement and the importance of peer review in scientific society. He shares his approach to gaining endorsements from experts in the field rather than relying on peer review processes.
• 00:50:00 In this section of the podcast, Kevin Kirchman expresses his views on the Greenhouse Gas Theory, accusing its proponents of using invalid premises and promoting a Marxist agenda. He labels it pseudoscience and acknowledges the challenge of changing the scientific community's prevailing paradigm. Kirchman shares his experience of presenting his alternative views at a conference hosted by the National Academy of Sciences, where he met various scientists and Nobel laureates. Despite the obstacles, he remains committed to his epistemological research, which he believes will have a profound impact on the scientific community. Kirchman's work in epistemology has led him to discover the underlying order of conceptual knowledge, which he applies to developing a data structure in software and a theory of deduction for computers to understand language.