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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe How To Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake

Popular Science
By: Steven Novella(Author), Bob Novella(Contributor), Cara Santa Maria(Contributor), Jay Novella(Contributor), Evan Bernstein(Contributor)
494 pages, no illustrations
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your friendly and trustworthy companion to dealing with pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, logical fallacies, and all sorts of other bunk.
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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About this book

In this tie-in to their popular The Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast, Steven Novella, along with 'Skeptical Rogues' Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella and Evan Bernstein explain the tenets of skeptical thinking and debunk some of the biggest scientific myths, fallacies and conspiracy theories (anti-vaccines, homeopathy, UFO sightings, and many more.) They'll help us try to make sense of what seems like an increasingly crazy world using powerful tools like science and philosophy.

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your guide through this maze of modern life. It covers essential critical thinking skills, as well as giving insight into how your brain works and how to avoid common pitfalls in thinking. They discuss the difference between science and pseudoscience, how to recognize common science news tropes, how to discuss conspiracy theories with that crazy colleague of yours, and how to apply all of this to everyday life.

As fascinating as it is entertaining, this page turner is your essential guide to seeing through the fake news and media manipulation in our increasingly confusing world.

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Biography

Dr. Steven Novella, host and producer of the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to the Universe, is an internationally recognized science educator. He brings his academic credentials and long history as a dynamic speaker and educator to the show. Dr. Novella is an academic clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine, where he is known for his dedication to excellence in teaching. When not podcasting, he also authors the popular and award-winning NeuroLogica blog, is senior editor of Science-Based Medicine, and makes regular appearances on radio, podcasts, and tv promoting science. He is also the author of two courses for The Great Courses on medical myths and critical thinking. He is joined by his co-writers, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein, each of whom bring their own personality and knowledge to the show and this book. Together they create a dynamic and engaging group of friends who like discussing cutting-edge science, philosophy, and controversial topics.

Popular Science
By: Steven Novella(Author), Bob Novella(Contributor), Cara Santa Maria(Contributor), Jay Novella(Contributor), Evan Bernstein(Contributor)
494 pages, no illustrations
NHBS
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your friendly and trustworthy companion to dealing with pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, logical fallacies, and all sorts of other bunk.
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"A fantastic compendium of skeptical thinking and the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction."
– Richard Wiseman, author 59 Seconds

"Thorough, informative, and enlightening [...] If this book does not become required reading for us all, we may well see modern civilization unravel before our eyes."
– Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

"A terrific book for anyone who wants a better understanding about the world around them and an essential guide to navigating modern life. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe will help readers recognize pitfalls in reasoning, combat bad arguments and avoid superstitious thinking."
– Simon Singh, author of Fermat's Enigma

"In this age of real and fake information, your ability to reason, to think in scientifically skeptical fashion, is the most important skill you can have. Read The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe; get better at reasoning. And if this claim about the importance of reason is wrong, The Skeptics' Guide will help you figure that out, too."
– Bill Nye, The Science Guy

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