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Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer (born September 8, 1954) is an American science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine Skeptic, which is...view moreMichael Shermer (born September 8, 1954) is an American science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine Skeptic, which is largely devoted to investigating pseudoscientific and supernatural claims. The Skeptics Society currently has over 55,000 members. Shermer engages in debates on topics pertaining to pseudoscience and religion in which he emphasizes scientific skepticism.
Shermer is producer and co-host of the 13-hour Fox Family television series Exploring the Unknown which was broadcast in 1999. From April 2001 to January 2019, he was a monthly contributor to Scientific American magazine with his Skeptic column. He is also a scientific advisor to the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH).
Shermer was once a fundamentalist Christian, but ceased to believe in the existence of God during his graduate studies. He also describes himself as an advocate for humanist philosophy as well as the science of morality.view less
Books by Michael Shermer
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How We Believe: Science, Skepticism, and the Search for God Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Reality Check: How Science Deniers Threaten Our Future Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Manual for Creating Atheists Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5UFOs, Chemtrails, and Aliens: What Science Says Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Arguing Science: A Dialogue on the Future of Science and Spirit Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Denying History: Who Says the Holocaust Never Happened and Why Do They Say It? Updated and Expanded Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPseudoscience and Deception: The Smoke and Mirrors of Paranormal Claims Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Audiobooks by Michael Shermer
Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Case Against Miracles Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Audiobooks Narrated
Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5