Mammals are sentient beings that want to live and are afraid to die. Evolution vouchsafed us all with an instinct to survive, reproduce and flourish.
Michael ShermerFor solving a surprisingly large and varied number of problems, crowds are smarter than individuals.
Michael ShermerIn principle, skeptics are neither closed-minded nor cynical. We are curious but cautious.
Michael ShermerTo be a fully functioning moral agent, one cannot passively accept moral principles handed down by fiat. Moral principles require moral reasoning.
Michael Shermer