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Books by Michael Shermer mentioned on podcasts
Michael Shermer's books and editorial work were discussed across several prominent podcast appearances between 2019 and 2023. On The Daily Stoic in February 2023, the host referenced Shermer's book The Moral Arc while discussing how former President Obama and others reflected on the arc of history. Shermer himself appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience in 2019 and 2020, where he and Joe Rogan reviewed a pile of his writings, identifying books such as The Moral Arc, Heavens on Earth, and Why People Believe Weird Things. During his 2020 appearance, Shermer specifically mentioned his book Giving the Devil his Due, describing how working on it presented a personal challenge amid the prevalence of fake news and bogus theories. On The Megyn Kelly Show in 2022, Shermer discussed Heavens on Earth, describing it as his previous book exploring the afterlife. Additionally, Shermer spoke about The Moral Arc on The Rubin Report in 2020, reflecting on his speculation regarding a world without borders, and Neil deGrasse Tyson formally introduced Shermer on StarTalk Radio by citing the full title and subtitle of The Moral Arc, emphasizing its focus on science, reason, truth, and justice.
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The Moral Arc
The Moral Arc by Michael Shermer is a comprehensive nonfiction book that examines how science, reason, and human rights have driven moral progress throughout history.
Discussed“Ah, the moral arc. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.”
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Conspiracy
Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational by Michael Shermer investigates the psychological mechanisms behind why smart people fall for conspiracy theories.
Recommended“'Cause I wanna, specifically, ask you about my favorite conspiracy theory. We'll do that on Locals, but the book is "Conspiracy: Why The Rational Believe the Irrational" and we'll link to it, right down below.”
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Heavens on Earth
Heavens on Earth by Michael Shermer is a comprehensive scientific exploration examining humanity's long-standing quest for immortality, the afterlife, and utopian futures through the lenses of technology and reason.
Discussed“and I wondered if it was on point Heavens on Earth 2018. right so that was my book about um the afterlife”
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Giving the Devil his Due
Giving the Devil his Due by Michael Shermer is a collection of essays that champions free speech, open discourse, and the vital importance of engaging in rigorous dialogue with people who hold opposing views.
Discussed“So what I wanna start with first though is just the title, actually, of the book, because that really struck me, "Giving the Devil His Due."”
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Why People Believe Weird Things
Why People Believe Weird Things by Michael Shermer is a classic exploration of pseudoscience, superstition, and the psychological mechanisms that drive irrational beliefs in modern society.
Discussed“I don't count until Why People Believe Weird Things, my first book in 1997.”
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Skeptic
Skeptic by Michael Shermer is a thought-provoking book that explores critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and the examination of extraordinary claims through the lens of a prominent science writer and magazine publisher.
Discussed“you've got a new book coming out I was saying to you right before you started you're the only guest that has two books all right moral or skeptic”
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Denying History
Discussed“And then I wrote that book, Denying History about, you know what, here's their arguments. Here's why they're wrong. Here's what David Irving is actually up to.”
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The Science of Good and Evil
Discussed“you wrote a book uh called the science of good and evil”
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Truth
Why people recommend it: This insightful book explores the nature of truth, how it can be discovered, and why it remains fundamentally important in modern society.
Discussed“All right, I'm Dave Rubin and joining me today is the founder of Skeptic Magazine and the author of the new book Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters.”
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Why Darwin Matters
Why people recommend it: This engaging book explores evolutionary biology and addresses the ongoing debates surrounding science, faith, and education.
Discussed“All right, I'm Dave Rubin and joining me today is the founder of Skeptic Magazine and the author of the new book Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters.”
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