Episode · The Rubin Report · 2026-01-31
Books mentioned on How to Spot Lies & Find Truth as Conspiracies Spread on Both Sides | Michael Shermer
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Michael Shermer author of "Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters" about his new book on truth, science, and skepticism; the erosion of t
Dave Rubin discussed Truth by Michael Shermer and Why Darwin Matters by Michael Shermer. Michael Shermer discussed Why People Believe Weird Things by Michael Shermer, The Moral Arc by Michael Shermer, Rationality by Steven Pinker, and Denying History by Michael Shermer and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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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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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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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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Rationality
"Rationality" by Steven Pinker examines what rationality is, why it seems in short supply, and why it matters for individual and collective decision-making.
Discussed“And then uh you know, Pinker's book rationality, I thought, yeah, a one-word title. And I've noticed many authors are going to one-word titles now.”
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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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