Book · 2016 · Science
Skeptic
Viewing the World with a Rational Eye
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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.
Dave Rubin · The Rubin Report · Jan 2018 Listen at 3:54 Why people recommend it
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. The book was brought up during two separate appearances of author Michael Shermer on The Rubin Report, hosted by Dave Rubin. In January 2016, Rubin welcomed Shermer to the program and displayed a physical copy of the book while discussing the guest's ongoing work running the prominent publication and website of the same name. Later, during another interview in January 2018, Rubin again referenced Shermer's literary output, noting that his guest was uniquely distinguished on the program for having multiple books under discussion, including Skeptic and other works exploring scientific searches for meaning. Throughout these podcast episodes, the discussions underscored Shermer's dedication to promoting skepticism, rationalism, and evidence-based reasoning in a culture often influenced by unverified beliefs and conspiracy theories. By highlighting the book, the host drew attention to the broader mission of the skeptic movement and the vital role that rigorous scientific inquiry plays in evaluating contemporary ideas, intellectual trends, and the fundamental nature of human belief systems.
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Dave Rubin you've got a new book coming out I was saying to you right before you started you're the only guest that ha… 2
“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”
“Well, given that I publish a magazine called Skeptic, I guess that's technically true. Yeah, and you run skeptic.com. So, you've got the We've got a book called Skeptic right here. Yeah.”
