Founding Publisher Michael Shermer

About the Author

Michael Shermer is a renowned skeptic, historian of science, and the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, where he has championed rational inquiry and critical thinking for over three decades. As an influential author and speaker, Shermer explores the intersections of science, psychology, and human behavior, debunking myths and promoting evidence-based understanding of the world. His work bridges academia and popular culture, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. In The Science of Good and Evil: Why People Cheat, Gossip, Care, Share, and Follow the Golden Rule (Holt Paperback), he delves into the evolutionary and neurological roots of morality, offering profound insights into why humans act altruistically or selfishly. Shermer's contributions continue to shape public discourse on pseudoscience, belief systems, and ethical decision-making.