Most issues are complex. A fundamental of spin is to selectively consider the elements of the issue, ignoring the aspects that are not favorable to the conclusion the spin merchant favors. … A good exercise in unraveling spin is to map out an issue explicitly in spreadsheet style.

Naomi Oreskes, a professor of history, presents the case that Global Warming Denial meets the definition of “denialism” as propounded. Oreskes “History of Global Warming Denial” is presented in a an hour-long YouTube video.³ I recommend you watch it, but bear with me as I first point out some things to look for.