A comprehensive theory on how beliefs are born, formed, nourished, reinforced, challenged, changed, and extinguished. This book synthesizes Dr. Shermer’s 30 years of research to answer the questions of how and why we believe what we do in all aspects of our lives, from our suspicions and superstitions to our politics, economics, and social beliefs.
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In his January Skeptic column for Scientific American, Michael Shermer ponders the question of artificial intelligence. We have all ... (January 1st, 2012)
In the December Skeptic column for Scientific American, Michael Shermer looks at new research on the link between religion, ... (December 1st, 2011)
In this month's Skeptic column in Scientific American, Michael Shermer takes a brief look at Scientology. (November 1st, 2011)
Michael Shermer reviews Lisa Randall’s (December 1st, 2011)
A torrid tale of quackbusting in 1920s America sheds light on modern medical scares A review of Pope Brock’s Charlatan. America’s Most ... (February 1st, 2008)
A review of Walter Isaacson’s Einstein: His Life and Universe. In the final weeks of his life Albert Einstein learned of the death of his old ... (May 7th, 2007)
Michael Shermer discusses the problem of tribalism, which we inherited from our primate ancestors, and which we must overcome if we are to achieve a ... (October 31st, 2011)
Michael Shermer is interviewed about his views on the future of Artificial Intelligence, the technological singularity, transhumanism, and skepticism. (October 25th, 2011)
Science and faith do battle as archrivals Michael Shermer and Deepak Chopra debate in this ABC Nightline Face-off from March 2010. (October 5th, 2011)
Many different causes are blamed for American scientific illiteracy, but one that is not given due credit is the effect of creationism. (January 11th, 2012)
A ”crank” is a particular variety of pseudoscientist or “true believer” – one that tries very hard to be a real ... (January 9th, 2012)
The latest scam about "HHO gas" being a perfect welding gas and a source of new energy is a resurrection of an age-old con game. (January 4th, 2012)
Anti-science propaganda: how Ben Stein’s new ‘documentary’ film entitled Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed equates evolution with Nazism. Was anyone really fired for their belief in Intelligent Design? Read these four articles and listen to the Skepticality podcast to find out!
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I don’t think religious beliefs are different from any other kind of beliefs: political attitudes, commitments to political parties, or economic ... (August 10th, 2009)
In his 1964 Republican presidential nomination acceptance speech Barry Goldwater gave voice to one of the most memorable one-liners in political ... (April 15th, 2008)
Imagine reading the following press release: Hello, Jews. We are anonymous. Over the years, we have been watching you. Your campaigns of ... (February 18th, 2008)
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Obituaries in Skepticism 2011 Tim Farley has a post on the JREF’s Swift blog listing all the important figures that had passed away last year. It ... (January 11th, 2012)
In this week’s eSkeptic, we present a debate between Christopher Hitchens and Kenneth Miller. Hitchens (self-proclaimed anti-theist ... (January 11th, 2012)
A grave matter – enterprise-journal.com: News. A landowner has filed a complaint with the state Attorney General concerning the way the ... (January 11th, 2012)