The skeptics' guide to the universe : how to know what's really real in a world increasingly full of fake / Dr. Steven Novella with Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein.
It is intimidating to realize that we live in a world overflowing with misinformation, bias, myths, deception, and flawed knowledge. There really are no ultimate authority figures-no one has the secret, and there is no place to look up the definitive answers to our questions (not even Google). Luckily, THE SKEPTICS' GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE is your map through this maze of modern life. Here Dr. Steven Novella-along with Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein-will explain the tenets of skeptical thinking and debunk some of the biggest scientific myths, fallacies, and conspiracy theories-from anti-vaccines to homeopathy, UFO sightings to N- rays. You'll learn the difference between science and pseudoscience, essential critical thinking skills, ways to discuss conspiracy theories with that crazy co-worker of yours, and how to combat sloppy reasoning, bad arguments, and superstitious thinking. So are you ready to join them on an epic scientific quest, one that has taken us from huddling in dark caves to setting foot on the moon? (Yes, we really did that.) DON'T PANIC! With THE SKEPTICS' GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE, we can do this together.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538760536
- ISBN: 1538760533
- Physical Description: xviii, 494 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-468) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- SECTION 1: Core concepts every skeptic should know. Neuropsychological humility and mechanisms of deception. Metacognition. Science and pseudoscience. Iconic cautionary tales from history -- SECTION 2: Adventures in skepticism -- SECTION 3: Skepticism and the media -- SECTION 4: Death by pseudoscience -- SECTION 5: Changing yourself and the world -- Epilogue.
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| Marion Library | 500 NOV (Text) | 37810435744577 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | 500 N (Text) | 33258008541828 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | 500 N (Text) | 33258008541810 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Franklinton Branch | 500/Novella (Text) | 72350000003566 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/03/2026 |
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | 500 Nov (Text) | 30308101200823 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | 500 Novella (Text) | 33115007664798 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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It is intimidating to realize that we live in a world overflowing with misinformation, bias, myths, deception, and flawed knowledge. There really are no ultimate authority figures-no one has the secret, and there is no place to look up the definitive answers to our questions (not even Google). Luckily, THE SKEPTICS' GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE is your map through this maze of modern life. Here Dr. Steven Novella-along with Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein-will explain the tenets of skeptical thinking and debunk some of the biggest scientific myths, fallacies, and conspiracy theories-from anti-vaccines to homeopathy, UFO sightings to N- rays. You'll learn the difference between science and pseudoscience, essential critical thinking skills, ways to discuss conspiracy theories with that crazy co-worker of yours, and how to combat sloppy reasoning, bad arguments, and superstitious thinking. So are you ready to join them on an epic scientific quest, one that has taken us from huddling in dark caves to setting foot on the moon? (Yes, we really did that.) DON'T PANIC! With THE SKEPTICS' GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE, we can do this together.
