Dr. Michael Shermer

Biography:

Dr. Michael Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, the Director of the Skeptics Society, a monthly columnist for Scientific American, the host of the Skeptics Distinguished Science Lecture Series at the California Institute of Technology, and the co-host and producer of a Fox Family television series called, Exploring the Unknown.

Dr. Shermer received his B.A. in psychology from Pepperdine University, his M.A. in experimental psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and his Ph.D. in the history of science from Claremont Graduate University. He is the author of several books including, The Science of Good and Evil: Why People Cheat, Gossip, Share Care, and Follow the Golden Rule, on the evolutionary origins of morality and how to be good without God. In addition, he has appeared on many national television programs as a skeptic of weird and extraordinary claims.

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Free Speech / Defusing Stress
Monday - April 6 2020
Michael Shermer outlined why uncensored speech is the foundation of a free society. Followed by Dr. Laurie Nadel on defusing the acute stress plaguing us.More »
Economic Outlook/ Quest for Immortality
Monday - January 15 2018
Andre Eggelletion discussed the current economic climate and investments. Followed by Michael Shermer with a skeptical look at the afterlife.More »
Financial Turbulence/ Science & Skepticism
Tuesday - January 19 2016
In the first half, former ABC investigative correspondent Greg Hunter discussed what he believes are the underlying and troubling factors behind the turbulent financial markets, and offered his analysis of the 2016 presidential race. In the latter half, founding publisher...More »
Science & Morality/ Sky People
Tuesday - February 10 2015
In the first half, Michael Shermer, the publisher and editor of Skeptic magazine and the Director of the Skeptics Society, discussed his latest work outlining how science and reason have been the driving forces of truth and morality throughout history. In the latter half,...More »
End of the World Special
Saturday - May 21 2011
Skeptic Michael Shermer spoke about Harold Camping's failed May 21st Rapture prediction, and why people believe the things they do. Next, Judaica professor Ken Hanson discussed how President Obama's policy toward Israel could trigger Armageddon in the Middle East. Then, Dr....More »
The Skeptical Perspective
Monday - December 7 2009
Publisher of Skeptic Magazine, Dr. Michael Shermer offered his viewpoint on a variety of topics including life-after-death, conspiracy theories, intelligent design, and climate change. Last hour guest, US media representative for the Billy Meier contacts, Michael...More »
UFO/ET Debate
Wednesday - August 1 2007
Stanton Friedman & Michael Shermer squared off on the topic of UFOs and ETs.More »
Rebroadcast: "Skeptic's Cage" from 1/23/06
Friday - March 9 2007
In this rebroadcast from 1/23/06, skeptic Dr. Michael Shermer debated scientists Gary Schwartz, Russell Targ and Dean Radin on such topics as mediums and remote viewing. The first hour was a replay from 2/12/07, featuring Casey & Jeannie Kasem.More »
The Skeptic's Cage
Monday - January 23 2006
Dr. Michael Shermer, the publisher of Skeptic Magazine and a columnist for Scientific American debated three scientists, one each hour, on various aspects of scientific thought and the paranormal.More »
Skepticism & Science
Monday - January 9 2006
The publisher of Skeptic Magazine, Dr. Michael Shermer, discussed science and pseudo-science as well as the paranormal, good & evil, and the intelligent design debate.Being a skeptic, he explained, means engaging in a thoughtful inquiry, and insisting that phenomena be...More »
The Skeptic's View
Sunday - October 17 2004
Founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine, Dr. Michael Shermer, shared his viewpoint as to why he doesn't believe in paranormal phenomena and many extraordinary claims.More »