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April 26, 2010

REALLY?!

Six PLU professors tackle common assumptions, age-old wisdom, folklore and controversies of the day. With a nod to the “Really?” column that frequently appears in the New York Times, we asked six faculty members from disparate disciplines to prove – or debunk – some common ideas of the day. You’ll be surprised what you think you know.


A carbon tax will reduce pollution	You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover	The unexamined life is not worth living

Nuclear weapons always make a country more secure	You are what you eat	The jury is still out about global warming