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Mysteries once thought to be supernatural or paranormal happenings - such as astronomical or meteorological events - are incorporated into science once their causes are understood.

~Michael Shermer

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Being deeply knowledgeable on one subject narrows one's focus and increases confidence, but it also blurs dissenting views until they are no longer visible, thereby transforming data collection into bias confirmation and morphing self-deception into self-assurance.

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Ever since college, I have been a libertarian - socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I believe in individual liberty and personal responsibility.

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Scientists are skeptics. It's unfortunate that the word 'skeptic' has taken on other connotations in the culture involving nihilism and cynicism. Really, in its pure and original meaning, it's just thoughtful inquiry.

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I say you don't need religion, or political ideology, to understand human nature. Science reveals that human nature is greedy and selfish, altruistic and helpful.

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In the long run, it is better to understand the way the world really is rather than how we would like it to be.

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We think of our eyes as video cameras and our brains as blank tapes to be filled with sensory inputs.

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In principle, skeptics are neither closed-minded nor cynical. We are curious but cautious.

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Human history is highly nonlinear and unpredictable.

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We know evolution happened because innumerable bits of data from myriad fields of science conjoin to paint a rich portrait of life's pilgrimage.

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Biography

Nationality: Unknown

Type: Writer

Born: September 8th, 1954

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