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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

By: Steven Novella
Narrated by: Steven Novella
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Summary

The must-read book from the creators of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast - perfect for fans of The Art of Thinking Clearly and Factfulness (and all aspiring skeptics)

This book will change the way you think about thinking. It will change how you think about the world.
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Join Steven Novella and 'Skeptical Rogues' Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella and Evan Bernstein as they explain the tenets of skeptical thinking and use them to debunk some of the biggest scientific myths, fallacies and conspiracy theories (anti-vaccines, homeopathy, UFO sightings, and many more) in this explosive book.

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is the must-have guide to understanding how you think, and how you can think more critically about yourself and the world around you. It explains the difference between science and pseudoscience, how to recognise common science news tropes, how to discuss conspiracy theories with that blinkered colleague of yours, and how to apply this to make your life better.

As fascinating as it is entertaining, this page-turner is your essential guide to seeing through the fake news and media manipulation in our increasingly confusing world.

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"A fantastic compendium of skeptical thinking and the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction." (Richard Wiseman, author 59 Seconds)

"Thorough, informative, and enlightening...If this book does not become required reading for us all, we may well see modern civilisation unravel before our eyes." (Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry)
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Loads of interesting topics covered to start you on the road to critical thinking and makes you aware of the amount of pseudo science that exists today.

Great book to teach you critical thinking.

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Loved it! Felt proud to not have any of my current beliefs challenged (although definitely some of my old beliefs) except maybe to be a bit more skeptical about research on the microbiome. Highly recommend. This should be mandatory learning at school.

Amazing

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A fantastic compendium. Really helps you understand how humans can be simultaneously brilliant and flawed.

Pretty much everything you need to know

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An antidote to cultural hypnosis, delusion, wish thinking, denial, and a demonstration of the truth-seeking potency of the grey blob between our ears.

Critical thinking gets serious.

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Really detailed and informative guide for anyone interested in skepticism. This was an enjoyable listen covering a wide array of topics including heuristics, psychology, logic etc. I enjoyed most the advice about how to approach scepticism with friends and family

Definitive guide to skepticism

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