Published Apr 8, 2021

492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things

Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic magazine, delves into the psychology of belief, revealing how subconscious biases and genetic factors drive our understanding of the world. He advocates for skepticism grounded in scientific methods while highlighting the tricks behind psychic phenomena and the media's role in critical thinking.

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492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things

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Psychic PhenomenaMichael Shermer reveals the psychological tricks behind cold reading and the cognitive biases that sustain belief in psychic phenomena. He explains how these techniques exploit human tendencies to make rapid decisions and form connections, even when unwarranted.

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