The 4 Best The Michael Shermer Show Podcast Episodes
1) 331. Paul Zak — Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness
The world is rapidly transforming into an experience economy as people increasingly crave extraordinary experiences. Experience designers, marketers, entertainment producers, and retailers have long s...Show More
2) 78. Dr. Donald Hoffman — The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth From Our Eyes
In his new book, The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth From Our Eyes, the U.C. Irvine cognitive scientist Dr. Donald Hoffman challenges the leading scientific theories that claim that ...Show More
3) 51. Gregg Hurwitz — Into the Light: Myths, Narratives, Archetypes, and Trump
In this wide-ranging dialogue Michael Shermer and Gregg Hurwitz discuss being a public intellectual, how to convey ideas through fiction vs. nonfiction, the role of myths and archetypes in narrative s...Show More
51. Gregg Hurwitz — Into the Light: Myths, Narratives, Archetypes, and Trump
1:33:03 | Jan 30th, 2019
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4) 229. Fritjof Capra on Patterns of Connection: Is there a Tao of physics? Is life a web? Is humanity at a turning point?
Michael Shermer speaks with scientist, educator, activist, and accomplished author, Fritjof Capra, about the evolution of his thinking over five decades. In this conversation, based on Capra’s book, P...Show More
5) The Power of Common Knowledge: Steven Pinker on Language, Norms, and Punishment
Common knowledge is necessary for coordination, for making arbitrary but complementary choices like driving on the right, using paper currency, and coalescing behind a political leader or movement. It...Show More
6) Jim Lampley on Hosting the Super Bowl, Calling Tyson’s Fights, and His Friendship with O.J.
Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelog of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports television—from his emergence as the first sideline reporter, through hosting and covering 14 Olym...Show More
7) The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Shermer Reflects on Political Violence
In this solo commentary, Michael Shermer reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and places it in the larger context of political violence, the psychology of radicalization, the dangers of false...Show More
8) The Fate of Nations: Why Ignoring Human Nature Dooms Politics
Science writer Nicholas Wade explains how human nature continues to shape—and sometimes destabilize—modern civilization, and argues that ignoring the effects of human nature on politics is one of soci...Show More
9) How to Protect Children from Social Media and AI
Parenting today often feels like an uphill battle, with technology invading every corner of our kids’ lives. From the rise of social media addiction to the growing mental health crisis among children ...Show More
10) The Future of Space Exploration Amid NASA Mission Shutdowns
In this episode of The Michael Shermer Show, Michael Shermer interviews Alan Stern, a prominent planetary scientist and astronaut. Stern discusses his recent suborbital flight, the differences between...Show More