Michael Shermer

Michael Shermer

Michael Shermer is a science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor in chief of its magazine Skeptic, which is largely devoted to investigating pseudscientific and supernatural claims. The Skeptic Society currently has over 55,000 members. Shermer also engages in debates on topics pertaining to pseudoscience and religion in which he promulgates the need for scientific skepticism. Shermer is also the producer and co-host of the ABC Family TV series, Exploring The Unknown.