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Shermer Says 3: Weird Experiences, the Meaning of Dreams, and What Mark Twain Knew About Reality - The Michael Shermer Show

Shermer Says 3: Weird Experiences, the Meaning of Dreams, and What Mark Twain Knew About Reality - The Michael Shermer Show

Update: 2025-11-08
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In this episode, Michael Shermer explores anomalous experiences through personal anecdotes and historical examples. He reflects on how to balance healthy skepticism with open-mindedness, and how to reckon with the very real emotional significance of such experiences—regardless of the scientific explanations behind them.

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Shermer Says 3: Weird Experiences, the Meaning of Dreams, and What Mark Twain Knew About Reality - The Michael Shermer Show

Shermer Says 3: Weird Experiences, the Meaning of Dreams, and What Mark Twain Knew About Reality - The Michael Shermer Show