Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time
by Michael Shermer, Stephen Jay Gould
Why People Believe Weird Things explores the enduring appeal of pseudoscience, superstition, and other questionable beliefs. Michael Shermer and Stephen Jay Gould consider the patterns of thought that allow confusing or unsupported ideas to persist, offering readers a broad introduction to skepticism and critical examination.
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Why People Believe Weird Things examines the appeal of pseudoscience, superstition, and other confusions of modern life.
The book focuses on the ways people form and maintain beliefs that may not be supported by sound reasoning or evidence.
Written by Michael Shermer and Stephen Jay Gould, it offers a science-oriented exploration of belief and skepticism.
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