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Book · 2026 · Political Science

Truth

What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters

by Michael Shermer · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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The book is truth. What it is, how to find it, and why it still matters.
Dave Rubin · The Rubin Report · Jan 2026 Listen at 45:58

Why people recommend it

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. During an episode of The Rubin Report titled How to Spot Lies & Find Truth as Conspiracies Spread on Both Sides | Michael She, broadcast on 2026-01-31, Dave Rubin discussed and recommended Michael Shermer's book. Dave Rubin introduced Michael Shermer as the founder of Skeptic Magazine and the author of the new book, highlighting its core themes. Later in the conversation, Dave Rubin briefly named the work before diving into the interview questions. As the episode concluded, Dave Rubin enthusiastically promoted the book again to his listeners, emphasizing that it covers what truth actually is, methods for finding it, and the reasons it still matters today. The host's engagement with the text highlights its relevance in an era saturated with misinformation and shifting narratives, positioning the author's work as a vital resource for critical thinkers navigating complex societal discourses and widespread conspiratorial thinking across the political spectrum.

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“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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“The book is truth. What it is, how to find it, and why it still matters.”

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“Uh, and your latest book. Oh my gosh. Cuz this this could have almost written itself in the time and the place that this needs to appear. It's just called Truth.”

Portraits from Wikimedia Commons: Dave Rubin, DavidJanet88 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).