{"product_id":"the-skeptics-guide-to-the-universe-how-to-know-whats-really-real-in-a-world-increasingly-full-of-fake-paperback","title":"The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Novella\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBob Novella\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eCara Santa Maria\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn all-encompassing guide to skeptical thinking from podcast host and academic neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine Steven Novella and his SGU co-hosts, which Richard Wiseman calls \"the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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).\u003cbr\u003e Luckily, \u003cem\u003eThe Skeptic's Guide to the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Skeptic's Guide to the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e, we can do this together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thorough, informative, and enlightening, \u003cem\u003eThe Skeptic's Guide to the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e inoculates you against the frailties and shortcomings of human cognition. If this book does not become required reading for us all, we may well see modern civilization unravel before our eyes.\" -- Neil deGrasse Tyson\u003cbr\u003e \"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 \u003cem\u003eThe Skeptics' Guide Universe\u003c\/em\u003e; get better at reasoning. And if this claim about the importance of reason is wrong, \u003cem\u003eThe Skeptics' Guide \u003c\/em\u003ewill help you figure that out, too.\" -- Bill Nye\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Steven Novella\u003c\/b\u003e, host and producer of the SGU, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He is joined by his co-writers, \u003cb\u003eBob Novella\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCara Santa Maria\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJay Novella\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eEvan Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63162506314077,"sku":"9781538760529","price":30.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/cXpFTEtPZlg5UHZYUUhXSlVveG90Zz09.webp?v=1768936332","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-skeptics-guide-to-the-universe-how-to-know-whats-really-real-in-a-world-increasingly-full-of-fake-paperback","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}