Most of all, the chapter on intelligent creators and how we cant distinguish between an alien species able to potentially create planets and god was enlightening. He is the author of new york times bestsellers why people believe weird things and the believing brain, why darwin matters, the science of good and evil, and the moral arc. In this book michael shermer lucidly describes why and how we are hard wired to. The believing brain ebook by michael shermer 9781429972611. Michael shermer, one of the worlds most renowned skeptical authorities and the. Michael shermer is the founding publisher of skeptic magazine, the host of the science salon podcast, and a presidential fellow at chapman university where he teaches skepticism 101. The believing brain is bestselling author michael shermers comprehensive and. He is the founding publisher of skeptic magazine, the editor of, a monthly columnist for scientific american, and an adjunct professor at claremont graduate university. From spiritual faiths to political convictions how we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths. Shermers 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The believing brain is bestselling author michael shermers co. From ghosts and gods to politics and conspiracieshow we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths by michael shermer.
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