For solving a surprisingly large and varied number of problems, crowds are smarter than individuals.
Michael ShermerBecause of the complexity of the problem, environmental skepticism was once tenable. No longer. It is time to flip from skepticism to activism.
Michael ShermerThe recent medical controversy over whether vaccinations cause autism reveals a habit of human cognition — thinking anecdotally comes naturally, whereas thinking scientifically does not.
Michael ShermerIn principle, skeptics are neither closed-minded nor cynical. We are curious but cautious.
Michael Shermer