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Michael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, and founder of The Skeptics Society, known for his work in promoting scientific skepticism and critical thinking. He is the author of several books, including "Why People Believe Weird Things" and "The Moral Arc," and frequently writes for publications such as Scientific American. Shermer is recognized for his efforts in debunking pseudoscience and advancing the public understanding of science.
b. 1954
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.Wrong Again: Why Experts' Predictions Fail, Especially About the Future, HuffPost Impact
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