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Skepticism 101, how to think like a scientist, Michael Shermer

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-181) in course guidebook

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Skepticism 101

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Michael Shermer

Great courses. Professional Thinking skills

how to think like a scientist

"Despite our best efforts, we are all vulnerable to believing things without using logic or having proper evidence- and it doesn't matter how educated or well read we are. Our brains seem to be hardwired to have our beliefs come first and explanations for our beliefs second. And although we are skilled at recognizing the cognitive biases in other people's thinking, we often have blinders on when it comes to our own. Professor Michael Shermer of Claremont Graduate University and Chapman University calls the hallmarks of skepticism the "best tools ever devised in human history for thinking about anything," including life's biggest questions. In Skepticism 101: How to Think like a Scientist, he reveals how to use these concepts and techniques to better comprehend the world around you."--Course description from distributor's web page

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Skepticism one-o-one, how to think like a scientist