Tag: Dave Farina
James Tour Focused on Science, Dave Farina on Character Assassination: So, Who Wins?
Professor Dave’s attacks undercut his credibility as a spokesman for his own view. If he had the truth on his side, there’s no reason he would behave this way.
Professor Dave — Conspiracy Theorist
The scientist — Javier Campos-Gomez at the University of Alabama at Birmingham — was easy to find and I emailed him to confirm that he is who he says he is.
Professor Dave in His “Debate” with James Tour Showcases the Art of Citation Bluffing
When Farina addressed the science, he rifled through a long series of technical articles, but greatly exaggerated their relevance.
A War of Words? How to Tell Who Won the Tour-Farina Debate
Over three subsequent posts, I’m going to elaborate on three reasons that we can see that Tour won, based upon a rhetorical analysis of the debate.
Where’s the Chemistry? On the Origin of Life, James Tour Exposes Professor Dave as “Clueless”
Professor Dave’s inability to provide the chemistry to back up his claims calls to mind the famous Wendy’s ad from the 1980s.