

Dr. Michael Shermer on science and skepticism
Aug 19, 2023
Dr. Michael Shermer, a college professor and definitive skeptic, discusses scientific experiments influenced by social factors, the challenges of defining intelligence and success, replication crisis in social sciences, belief in paranormal phenomena, competition and cooperation in science and society, and a casual conversation about Scooby-Doo and Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
From Secular Upbringing to Questioning Faith
03:39 • 10min
The Complexity of Scientific Experiments and Social Factors
13:25 • 3min
Unraveling the Complexities of Intelligence and Success
16:45 • 2min
The Replication Crisis in Social Sciences
18:41 • 18min
Magical Thinking and Belief in Paranormal Phenomena
36:40 • 8min
Competition, Cooperation, and Biases in Science and Society
44:48 • 17min
Casual Conversation about Scooby-Doo, Skepticism, and Neil deGrasse Tyson
01:01:42 • 3min