The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies---How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths Summary
Michael Shermer

The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies---How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths Summary

"The Believing Brain" by Michael Shermer describes how the brain works in establishing its complex belief system. The book is launched by the stories of three individuals who changed their fundamental belief system based on a specific event or an epiphanic transformation. Chick D'Arpino's entire life was changed when he was contacted by an alien who delivered a message on how to save mankind. Shermer interviewed the man and was certain...

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