Michael Shermer LAST MEAL

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LAST MEAL with Tom Nash

Last Meal with Tom Nash

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If tomorrow was your last day, what would you eat—and what would you reflect on? Tom Nash shares a guest’s final meal choice while diving into life’s big questions. Last Meal is digestible wisdom: Raw, unscripted and candid dialogue about life, legacy, and meaning. Thought-provoking, funny, and real—don’t miss an episode. This is Last Meal — Conversations to have before you die.

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Michael Shermer LAST MEAL

LAST MEAL with Tom Nash

31 minutes 8 seconds

4 months ago

Michael Shermer LAST MEAL

Why do smart people believe weird things? In this episode of Last Meal, I sit down with Michael Shermer—founder of The Skeptics Society and author of "Why People Believe Weird Things" — to explore ideological certainty, cognitive biases, and how skepticism can lead to a more fruitful life. We discuss free speech, the dangers of dogmatism, and how to stay intellectually open while still being skeptical.

Shermer, delves into life's biggest questions through the lens of rationality and critical thinking. From his journey from evangelical Christianity to skepticism, to his thoughts on consciousness and the random nature of existence, Shermer shares profound insights on finding meaning in a universe without inherent purpose.

00:00 Intro

01:12 Michael's Last Meal

02:04 The Great American Bike Race

05:11 Journey to Skepticism

08:02 Losing Faith and Embracing Skepticism

11:38 Living a Skeptical Life

16:15 Daily Routines and Consistency

17:34 Scientific Mysteries and Consciousness

19:12 Fear of Death and Afterlife

21:11 Political Concerns and Future of Humanity

22:31 Life Lessons and Personal Beliefs

25:55 Wisdom and Personal Growth

28:11 Hypothetical Questions and Preferences

30:16 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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🎬 Credits:

Producers: Desh Amila | Peter Cramer | Tom Nash

Series DOP: Lauren Muir

Opening Titles Cinematography: Patrick Harris

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Additional Cinematography:

Paul Howard (https://www.dophoward.com/)

Jonathon LeGrice (https://www.jonolegrice.com/)

Editors: Peter Cramer | Tom Nash

🍽️ Special Thanks:Opening titles filmed at Porteño, Sydney – a huge thank you to Ben, Elvis & the team for their hospitality, and for Sydney’s finest dining experience.

📩 For official inquiries, please email: desh@thisis42.com

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