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Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time

Stephen Jay Gould, Michael Shermer

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Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time

by Stephen Jay Gould, Michael Shermer
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Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time

Debunking superstitions with engaging critical thinking.

If you've ever wondered why some folks cling to outlandish beliefs despite the scientific age, Michael Shermer's book will quench your curiosity. It's not just a rundown of kooky theories; it dives into the heart of why rational beings can hold on to irrational ideas. It's a book that balances skepticism with understanding, making it not just an enlightening read but also a compassionate one that offers insight into the human psyche.

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Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time

by Stephen Jay Gould, Michael Shermer
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ISBN: 9780805070897
Authors: Stephen Jay Gould, Michael Shermer
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Religion, History, Science, Philosophy
Related Topics: History, Atheism, History, Psychology, History
Goodreads rating: 3.86
(rated by 9925 readers)

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This sparkling book romps over the range of science and anti-science. In this age of supposed scientific enlightenment, many people still believe in mind reading, past-life regression theory, New Age hokum, and alien abduction. A no-holds-barred assault on popular superstitions and prejudices, with more than 80,000 copies in print, Why People Believe Weird Things debunks these nonsensical claims and explores the very human reasons people find otherworldly phenomena, conspiracy theories, and cults so appealing. In an entirely new chapter, "Why Smart People Believe in Weird Things," Michael Shermer takes on science luminaries like physicist Frank Tippler and others, who hide their spiritual beliefs behind the trappings of science. Shermer, science historian and true crusader, also reveals the more dangerous side of such illogical thinking, including Holocaust denial, the recovered-memory movement, the satanic ritual abuse scare, and other modern crazes. Why People Believe Weird Things is an eye-opening resource for the most gullible among us and those who want to protect them.
 

Debunking superstitions with engaging critical thinking.

If you've ever wondered why some folks cling to outlandish beliefs despite the scientific age, Michael Shermer's book will quench your curiosity. It's not just a rundown of kooky theories; it dives into the heart of why rational beings can hold on to irrational ideas. It's a book that balances skepticism with understanding, making it not just an enlightening read but also a compassionate one that offers insight into the human psyche.

  • Prismas Casa de las Ciencias a la Divulgación for Libro editado (2009)
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