Science Writer & Historian of Science; Founder of The Skeptics Society; Editor in Chief of Skeptic Magazine
Michael Shermer Biography
Dr. Michael Shermer is a science writer and historian of science, recognized for his contributions to scientific skepticism and critical thinking. Shermer is the founder of The Skeptics Society and serves as editor in chief of its magazine, Skeptic, which focuses on investigating pseudoscientific and supernatural claims. The Skeptics Society, which he established, produces Skeptic magazine and has a membership exceeding 55,000. Shermer also hosts the podcast "The Michael Shermer Show" and is a presidential fellow at Chapman University, where he teaches Skepticism 101.
Shermer is the author of several books, including New York Times bestsellers "Why People Believe Weird Things" and "The Believing Brain," as well as "Why Darwin Matters," "The Science of Good and Evil," "The Moral Arc," "Heavens on Earth," "Giving the Devil His Due," "Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational," and "Truth: What it is, How to Find it, Why it Still Matters." His work explores topics such as belief, conspiracy thinking, morality, and the psychological processes underlying pattern and agency detection. Shermer taught college and university courses in critical thinking for three decades and contributed 214 consecutive monthly columns to Scientific American.
Shermer earned a B.A. in psychology from Pepperdine University, an M.A. in experimental psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and a Ph.D. in the history of science from Claremont Graduate University. He has taught at Occidental College, Glendale College, and Claremont Graduate University, where he led a transdisciplinary course for Ph.D. students on evolution, economics, and the brain. Shermer regularly contributes opinion editorials, essays, and reviews to the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Science, Nature, and other publications.
Shermer has delivered talks at TED and Beyond Belief conferences, with his presentations accumulating millions of views. He has appeared on programs such as The Colbert Report, 20/20, Dateline, Charlie Rose, Oprah, and Larry King Live, and has been interviewed in documentaries aired on PBS, A&E, Discovery, The History Channel, The Science Channel, and The Learning Channel. After an early career in competitive cycling, Shermer pursued graduate study and became a public advocate for scientific skepticism, focusing on science communication, critical thinking, and the psychology of belief.
Michael Shermer Speaking Topics
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Skeptic
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Science Writer
Michael Shermer Videos
Ask an atheist: Does the universe have a purpose? | Michael Shermer
While bestselling author and skeptic Michael Shermer doesn't believe in God or any outside force that cares about us, he also doesn't believe that...
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