Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer
Science Writer & Skeptic | Founding Publisher of Skeptic Magazine
Challenging pseudoscience and supernatural claims, Michael Shermer has become America's leading scientific skeptic.
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Challenging pseudoscience and supernatural claims, Michael Shermer has become America's leading scientific skeptic. As the executive director of The Skeptics Society and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, he has authored over a dozen books investigating extraordinary claims through rigorous scientific inquiry. Shermer's work deconstructs irrational beliefs by applying critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, helping audiences understand how to evaluate complex claims and distinguish between scientific fact and fiction.
The pattern behind self-deception
The pattern behind self-deception
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