Michael Shermer: Using Psychology to Understand Why People Believe Weird Things

Dr. Michael Shermer specializes in the psychology of belief and how ideas change our behaviors.

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His books include the New York Times bestsellers "Why People Believe Weird Things" and "The Believing Brain." His book, "The Mind of the Market," applies his psychological theories to business, finance, and economics.

Dr. Shermer has appeared at TED, on The Colbert Report, 20/20, Dateline NBC, and science and skeptical conferences around the world.

Please join us for this fun and fascinating conversation. FREE to the public! Talk will take place in the Student Union Building, Barrett Ballroom. CLICK HERE (http://events.sjsu.edu/EventList.aspx?fromdate=10%2F2%2F2013&todate=10%2F8%2F2013&display=Week&type=public&eventidn=6026&view=EventDetails&information_id=15060&print=print) for further details.