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Michael Shermer: The pattern behind self-deception

Michael Shermer says the human tendency to believe strange things -- from alien abductions to dowsing rods -- boils down to two of the brain's most basic, hard-wired survival skills. He explains what they are, and how they get us into trouble.

English
  • Originally Aired February 1, 2010
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created August 3, 2012 by
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  • Modified August 3, 2012 by
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Name Type Role
Michael Shermer Guest Star