Michael Shermer on Truth, Skepticism, and Why Experts Get Things Wrong
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Michael Shermer discusses skepticism, truth, and the challenges of navigating a world filled with misinformation and uncertainty.
What does it mean to be a skeptic in a world where institutions are losing trust, AI is becoming more human-like, and old myths refuse to die? In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author and Skeptic Magazine founder Michael Shermer to explore the ideas behind his latest book, Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters . We discuss the role of myth and storytelling in shaping human behavior, how skepticism should be applied to modern controversies, and why truth remains essential even when certainty is impossible. Along the way, we dive into UFOs, religious belief, historical revisionism, AI consciousness, media trust, scientific authority, and the challenge of making decisions in an age of information overload. It's a wide-ranging conversation about evidence, belief, and how to navigate a world where almost everyone claims to have the truth. Sign up for Freedom Fest here: https://freedomfest.swoogo.com/vegas2026/begin?ref=Promo%3A+Human+Reaction Use Promo Code: Reaction100 Become a member and get cool stuff at humanreactionpod.com To help us select the stories to cover each week, join our discord at this link! https://discord.gg/B9HD5r7GxK ABOUT THE…
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