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The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show

Michael Shermer · Science · EN

This podcast features long-form interviews with prominent thinkers on significant contemporary issues. Dr. Michael Shermer engages with scientists, philosophers, and scholars to explore topics ranging from science and history to current events and the human condition. The show is geared towards...

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Episodes (Page 12)

Oct 17, 2023 · 01:53:39
Explored Robert Sapolsky's new book on determinism.
01:53:39
Oct 13, 2023 · 57:31
Analyzed Israel's security failures and Middle East conflict.
57:31
Oct 10, 2023 · 01:50:49
Explored the concept of emotional labor in workplaces.
01:50:49
Oct 3, 2023 · 01:28:08
Reflected on Daniel Dennett's career in philosophy.
01:28:08
Sep 27, 2023 · 01:27:37
Traced the radicalization of the American right.
01:27:37
Sep 26, 2023 · 03:11
Announced a live Skeptic event in December.
03:11
Sep 19, 2023 · 59:01
Discussed traits of successful and exceptional people.
59:01
Sep 12, 2023 · 01:34:03
Lee McIntyre discusses fighting disinformation and protecting democracy.
01:34:03
Sep 5, 2023 · 01:59:37
Michael Shermer and Andrew Tabash explore church-state separation history.
01:59:37
Sep 1, 2023 · 01:42:12
Nancy Segal shares research on twins, behavior genetics, and family.
01:42:12
Aug 29, 2023 · 01:31:59
Avi Loeb discusses potential alien artifacts found in the Pacific.
01:31:59
Aug 22, 2023 · 01:45:10
Edward Larson analyzes slavery's role in the American Revolution.
01:45:10
Aug 15, 2023 · 01:44:42
The episode questions the pursuit of perfectionism.
01:44:42
Aug 8, 2023 · 01:33:53
Bjorn Lomborg discusses prioritizing global policies using benefit-cost analysis.
01:33:53
Aug 1, 2023 · 01:54:46
Psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris explain why we are fooled.
01:54:46
Jul 25, 2023 · 01:57:07
Dr. Saad discusses the pursuit of happiness and rising unhappiness.
01:57:07
Jul 18, 2023 · 01:39:03
Christopher Rufo analyzes the intellectual history of America's cultural shifts.
01:39:03
Jul 12, 2023 · 01:23:08
Jonathan Eig's biography "King: A Life" offers an intimate portrait of MLK.
01:23:08
Jul 5, 2023 · 02:13:26
The current culture wars involve 'cancel culture' and political polarization.
02:13:26
Jun 27, 2023 · 01:16:20
Bethany Mandel views the Left as targeting children and families.
01:16:20

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