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Michael Shermer
Unraveling the Appeal of Superstition and Pseudoscience.
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Author: Michael Shermer
Narrator: Brian
Format: MP3
ISBN: 9780805070897
Language: English
Publish Date: 01/01/1997
Audiobook length: 31min
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"Why People Believe Weird Things" by Michael Shermer is an essential listen for anyone interested in understanding the psychology behind belief systems, pseudoscience, and the prevalence of irrational thinking in society. This audiobook is particularly valuable for critical thinkers, students of psychology, educators, and skeptics who wish to explore the cognitive biases and social dynamics that lead individuals to embrace unconventional ideas. Whether you are a science enthusiast seeking to debunk myths or simply curious about the intersection of belief and rationality, this audiobook offers engaging insights that challenge and inform.
3 quotes from Why People Believe Weird Things
- "The mind is a wonderful thing, but it sometimes generates a host of fantastical conclusions that are not based on reality."
- "People believe weird things because they are not only convinced that they are true, but they also have the emotional investment that comes from the social and experiential elements surrounding those beliefs."
- "Critical thinking is essential to understanding why we believe weird things; without it, we accept ideas without scrutiny and fall victim to misconceptions and inaccuracies."
