Science, Skepticism, and Rational Inquiry by Michael Shermer
Dr Michael Shermer is the executive director of The Skeptics Society (circulation ~50,000) and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine. He holds a PhD in history of science and serves as adjunct professor at Chapman University. His bibliography includes over a dozen books, and he served as a monthly columnist for Scientific American until 2019.
Shermer once hosted a podcast episode titled “Cryptomania: Hype, Hope and the Fall of a Billion‑Dollar Fintech Empire,” tracing the rise and crash of crypto, including NFTs and Sam Bankman‑Fried’s saga. He has also discussed the parallels between crypto crashes and the 2008 financial crisis.
His income stems from book sales, lectures, and media appearances, estimated at $200,000–$400,000 annually. Shermer’s achievement lies in applying scientific skepticism to crypto culture, reminding audiences to critically assess hype versus substance within the digital-asset ecosystem.
