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The Köln Dom is a reminder of the power of faith in a pre-modern world lit only by fire and plagued by poverty, disease, misery, and early death
Michael Shermer
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Why the Rational Believe the Irrational
Michael Shermer
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The nearly $1 billion judgment against Alex Jones signals a sea change in conspiracy theorizing
Michael Shermer
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Race Matters, audio editionListen now (30 min) | Will we ever achieve a post-race world?
Michael Shermer
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Will we ever achieve a post-race world?
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Upon the passing of Frank Drake, 1930-2022, some thoughts on the Drake Equation, the length of civilizations, and the uniqueness of our species
Michael Shermer
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A half century ago I walked into a college classroom...and never looked back. Some reflections on the value of education
Michael Shermer
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The Fear of Non-Existence, Audio EditionListen now (24 min) | A reader asks "Is it normal to be afraid to die?" My answer follows
Michael Shermer
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A reader asks "Is it normal to be afraid to die?" My answer follows
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A review of Alex’s War, a documentary film by Alex Lee Moyer on Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, 2 hours, 11 minutes
Michael Shermer
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What is a Woman, Anyway? Audio editionListen now (27 min) | Fuzzy Sets, Family Resemblances, and Conceptual Truths
Michael Shermer
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Fuzzy Sets, Family Resemblances, and Conceptual Truths
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