Great example of how to make seculars feel like religious people when confronted with science; and actually quite educational! I had no idea wood smoke was harmful, but am now glad the fireplace in my living room is gas, heh.
This is very very bad example. We do know thas some things are bad for us but still are willing to risk anyway. Alcohol, tobacco? I did not think much about how dangerous smoke is but it is no surprise that it is no good (smoke is particles, it cannot be good anyway). That won't stop me from enjoying a few evenings by bonfire each year.
Author chose really bad analogy there and had to stretch it beyond of the breaking point.
Author chose really bad analogy there and had to stretch it beyond of the breaking point.