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
No single discovery from any of these fields denotes proof of evolution, but together they reveal that life evolved in a certain sequence by a particular process. Michael Shermer denotediscoveryevolution Change image and share on social
The reason people turn to supernatural explanations is that the mind abhors a vacuum of explanation. Because we do not yet have a fully natural explanation for mind and consciousness, people turn to supernatural explanations to fill the void. Michael Shermer abhorconsciousnessexplanation 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
When alien abductees recount to me their stories, I do not deny that they had a real experience. Michael Shermer abducteealiendeny 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
Conspiracies are a perennial favorite for television producers because there is always a receptive audience. Michael Shermer audienceconspiracyfavorite Change image and 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
In the long run, it is better to understand the way the world really is rather than how we would like it to be. Michael Shermer longrununderstand Change image and share on social
In principle, skeptics are neither closed-minded nor cynical. We are curious but cautious. Michael Shermer cautiousclosecurious Change image and share on social
