Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Michael Shermer author of “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters“ about his new book on truth, science, and skepticism; the erosion of trust in institutions after COVID; the politicization of science; how to think critically in an age of misinformation, social media, and information overload; how you can sort out truth from lies using evidence-based Bayesian reasoning; the relationship between science, religion, and meaning; the rise of conspiracy theory pushers like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson; his concerns over AI, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories; and his take on the most recent revelations with UFOs, UAPs, and historical revisionism, and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- #RubinReport #michaelshermer #factcheck #truthseekers #truth #misinformation_buster #disinformation #fakenews #daverubin Want to have a glimpse of some of the research and ideas that are emerging from universities and are about to enter the mainstream and shape our culture? Trying to have a better understanding of the current affairs of university life and the state of our higher education system? What does the future of college and higher education even look like? To get a look into the future we talk to university academics from some of the most prestigious institutions about their research, ideas and what we can expect in the future. Check out our playlist on a range of academic topics here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbhOtC9klbBQiqrd9ZZThHpEmsH1oL_H To make sure you never miss a single Rubin Report video, click here to subscribe: https://shorturl.at/Z6B5u Looking for honest conversations about current events, political news and the culture war? If so, then you’re in the right place because on “The Rubin Report,” Dave Rubin engages the ideas of society's most interesting thought leaders, authors, entertainers, and politicians. Dave lets his guests speak their minds and his audience to think for themselves. The Rubin Report is fan-funded through monthly and one-time donations: https://rubinreport.com/support ****** Buy Copal tequila here: https://drinkcopal.com/ Stay up to date on our Instagram: @drinkcopal Check out Dave's new "Actual Friends" Podcast with Russell Brand, Jillian Michaels, and Sage Steele here: https://www.youtube.com/@actualfriends Join Dave's Locals community: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Order “Don't Burn This Country” the follow-up to Dave Rubin’s NY Times bestselling “Don’t Burn This Book” here: https://daverubin.com/book/ Dave Rubin's book, "Don't Burn This Book" is available at: www.dontburnthisbook.com LISTEN to The Rubin Report podcast: www.rubinreport.com/podcast Subscribe to Dave’s Newsletter:https://shorturl.at/lwhJA Buy tickets to see Dave Rubin Live here: https://daverubin.com/events/ Rubin Report Merchandise: https://shorturl.at/1GQE5 All art on the set are original works by Caylin Rose Janet. Get a print here: https://www.caylinrosejanet.com/rubinreportart.html ****** Michael Shermer Author, Truth Michael on X: https://x.com/michaelshermer Buy Michael's new book “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters“ here: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-What-Find-Still-Matters/dp/142145372X ****** Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Follow The Rubin Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinreport Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverubin Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubinreport/?hl=en About Dave Rubin: http://daverubin.com/