Science operates in the natural, not the supernatural. In fact, I go so far as to state that there is no such thing as the supernatural or the paranormal. Michael Shermer factnaturaloperate Change image and share on social
For solving a surprisingly large and varied number of problems, crowds are smarter than individuals. Michael Shermer crowdindividuallarge Change image and share on social
One, I am skeptical of the effectiveness of nutritional supplements. Michael Shermer effectivenessnutritionalskeptical Change image and share on social
We do not just blindly concede control to authorities; instead we follow the cues provided by our moral communities on how best to behave. Michael Shermer authoritybehaveblindly Change image and share on social
As a social primate species, we modulate our morals with signals from family, friends and social groups with whom we identify because in our evolutionary past, those attributes helped individuals to survive and reproduce. Michael Shermer attributeevolutionaryfamily share on social
Dualists hold that body and soul are separate entities and that the soul will continue beyond the existence of the physical body. Michael Shermer bodycontinuedualist Change image and share on social
Ever since college, I have been a libertarian - socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I believe in individual liberty and personal responsibility. Michael Shermer collegeconservativefiscally Change image and share on social
Anecdotal thinking comes naturally; science requires training. Michael Shermer anecdotalnaturallyrequire Change image and share on social
Science is not a thing. It's a verb. It's a way of thinking about things. It's a way of looking for natural explanations for all phenomena. Michael Shermer explanationnaturalphenomenon Change image and share on social
Human history is highly nonlinear and unpredictable. Michael Shermer highlyhistoryhuman Change image and share on social