Michael Shermer on strange beliefs

frankiespeakin

Michael Shermer on strange beliefs:
http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_shermer_on_believing_strange_things.html
leavingwt

The Zeppelin audio sample was a great example of cognitive bias.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_bias
frankiespeakin

I'm glad you resurrected your other thread on a similar topic from 10 months ago.
frankiespeakin

Lwt,
Your reference to cognitive biased i think helps explain the methods of conspiracy theorist and their use of information and those predisposed to believe it.
frankiespeakin

Michael Shermer - Be Skeptical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7wKzNIyCP8
frankiespeakin

Michael Shermer on Charlie Rose on Pseudoscience, Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKxLmdBzS10&feature=channel
Michael Shermer on Charlie Rose on Pseudoscience, Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urdL9kasoz0&NR=1
frankiespeakin

Michael Shermer Debunks James Van Praagh & Psychics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ax_VuNTcZw&feature=channel
frankiespeakin

Michael Shermer: Why Darwin Matters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFxxrcoaIII&feature=channel
Open mind

Michael Shermer is a god. And a pretty darn good one.
om