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FreedomFest 2011: Michael Shermer, "The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies - How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths"

Michael Shermer

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Michael Shermer, author of "The Believing Brain," talks about how irrational beliefs are formed and reinforced.  He spoke at FreedomFest, a libertarian conference held annually in Las Vegas. 

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Michael Shermer

Michael Shermer, a columnist for Scientific American, is the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine and executive director of the Skeptics Society.  His books include "Why Darwin Matters," "The Science of Good and Evil," and "Why People Believe Weird Things."  For more, visit: michaelshermer.com.   


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FreedomFest 2011: Michael Shermer, "The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies - How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths"

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Past Airings

  • Saturday, September 3rd at 5pm (ET)
  • Sunday, July 31st at 12:40am (ET)
  • Saturday, July 30th at 12:40pm (ET)
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