But because we live in an age of science, we have a preoccupation with corroborating our myths. Michael Shermer agecorroboratelive Change image and share on social
We know evolution happened because innumerable bits of data from myriad fields of science conjoin to paint a rich portrait of life's pilgrimage. Michael Shermer bitconjoindatum Change image and share on social
Myths are stories that express meaning, morality or motivation. Whether they are true or not is irrelevant. Michael Shermer expressirrelevantmean Change image and share on social
The reason is that in a group, individual errors on either side of the true figure cancel each other out. Michael Shermer cancelerrorfigure Change image and share on social
Human history is highly nonlinear and unpredictable. Michael Shermer highlyhistoryhuman Change image and share on social
Either the soul survives death or it does not, and there is no scientific evidence that it does. Michael Shermer deathevidencescientific 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
In my experience, people are usually fired for reasons having to do with budgetary constraints, incompetence or not fulfilling the terms of a contract. Michael Shermer budgetaryconstraintcontract Change image and share on social
Through no divine design or cosmic plan, we have inherited the mantle of life's caretaker on the earth, the only home we have ever known. Michael Shermer caretakercosmicdesign Change image and share on social
Mysteries once thought to be supernatural or paranormal happenings - such as astronomical or meteorological events - are incorporated into science once their causes are understood. Michael Shermer astronomicaleventhappening Change image and share on social
