Michael Shermer beschäftigt sich mit der Untersuchung und Widerlegung pseudowissenschaftlicher und übernatürlicher Behauptungen, was sein tiefes Interesse an der Wissenschaftsgeschichte und die Förderung skeptischer Untersuchung widerspiegelt. Er schreibt für ein breites Publikum und erkundet die Grenzen menschlichen Wissens und Glaubens. Seine Arbeit fordert die Leser heraus, kritisches Denken und einen rationalen Ansatz gegenüber den Informationen zu verfolgen, denen sie in der modernen Welt begegnen.
Der große Doppelband
Arthur Benjamin, Mathematikprofessor und Bestsellerautor, präsentiert in "Mathe-Magie" und "Mathe-Magie für Durchblicker" eine spannende Reise durch die Mathematik. Er zeigt, wie Mathematik im Alltag wirkt, mit faszinierenden Eigenschaften wie der Zahl 9 und der Unendlichkeit von Pi. Ideal für Leser ab 11 Jahren.
The author discusses how we should think about conspiracy theories, who believes them and why, which conspiracy theories are likely to be true or false and what criteria we can use to assess them, and what we should do to combat dangerous conspiracism and reestablish trust in our democratic institutions, in the media, and in one another -- Provided by publisher.
This book is for all readers who care about science and reason, humanism and secularism, the progress of humanity, and the advancement of morals and values. It also advocates for the protection and continued expansion of human rights, such as civil rights, women's rights, LGBT+ rights, and animal rights.
Exploring the complexities of the human mind, this work employs evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory to provide insights to an alien scientist. It delves into the origins of human behavior, thought processes, and cultural developments, offering a unique perspective on what makes humanity distinct. Through this imaginative lens, the book seeks to unravel the intricacies of human nature and the evolutionary factors that shape our psychology and culture.
Collected essays from bestselling author Michael Shermer's celebrated columns in Scientific American For fifteen years, bestselling author Michael Shermer has written a column in Scientific American magazine that synthesizes scientific concepts and theory for a general audience. His trademark combination of deep scientific understanding and entertaining writing style has thrilled his huge and devoted audience for years. Now, in Skeptic, seventy-five of these columns are available together for the first time; a welcome addition for his fans and a stimulating introduction for new readers.
Perché crediamo in quello che crediamo? Perché il nostro cervello ci spinge a farlo. È infatti una sorta di motore di credenze: raccoglie informazioni dai sensi e con naturalezza genera convinzioni che si incanalano in schemi predefiniti e che ci sembrano perfettamente plausibili. Così plausibili che siamo pronti a difenderle a oltranza. Anche quando non lo sono, e anche quando tutti — a partire dagli scienziati — le ritengono estremamente improbabili. Credere in idee improbabili è estremamente probabile! Nessuno può considerarsi immune da questo rischio, che pervade ogni ambito della vita umana: religione, politica, economia… Michael Shermer ci spiega come possano formarsi nella nostra mente tante false credenze. Ma ci indica anche la strada per identificarle, e cercare così di arrivare a comprendere la realtà con cognizione di causa.
Verblüffende Tricks für blitzschnelles Kopfrechnen und ein phänomenales Zahlengedächtnis
Zaubern mit Zahlen – wer dieses Buch gelesen hat, muss PISA nicht mehr fürchten Wer glaubt, Mathematik sei eine trockene Angelegenheit und Kopfrechnen eine unnötige Quälerei, der irrt sich gewaltig. Denn nach der Lektüre dieses Buches ist es für jeden ein Leichtes, Rechenoperationen mit vier- und fünfstelligen Zahlen in Sekundenschnelle im Kopf auszuführen. Und was wie Zauberei wirkt, ist letztendlich nichts anderes als mathematische Logik, die jedermann beherrschen kann und die dazu noch richtig Spaß macht.• So wird Kopfrechnen kinderleicht!• Mit zahlreichen Übungen und Lösungen
Bestselling author Shermer presents a comprehensive and provocative theory on how beliefs are born, formed, reinforced, challenged, changed, and extinguished.
From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths
In this comprehensive and provocative work, bestselling author Michael Shermer explores how beliefs are born, formed, reinforced, challenged, changed, and extinguished. Drawing on thirty years of research, Shermer, a psychologist and historian of science, challenges traditional views on belief formation. He posits that beliefs come first, with explanations following. The brain acts as a belief engine, processing sensory data to identify patterns and infusing them with meaning. These patterns evolve into beliefs, which the brain then seeks to confirm, creating a positive-feedback loop that reinforces them. Shermer details the cognitive tools our brains use to treat these beliefs as truths. Throughout the narrative, he offers numerous real-world examples from various domains, including politics, economics, religion, conspiracy theories, the supernatural, and the paranormal. Ultimately, he argues that science is the most effective means of assessing whether a belief aligns with reality.
