"That larger truth is that those who think that the market needs more state regulation and less automation, global warming is a Gaia-send. "

Only a SUBSET of the Global Warming "non skeptics" are Gaia Freaks.

"It strongly suggests there is something more than "the facts" at play, because mere facts aren't that persuasive--never have been, never will."

Interesting!
In this specific case science and logic "NEVER WILL" be persuasive , that is whenever they go against "the market" or more properly against our monkey drives and fondness for MORE food, sex and fun.

Your argument (!) is just the SYMMETRIC of the one you denounce.
Try again...