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Steven Novella

President | New England Skeptical Society

Hamden, CT, UNITED STATES

Entertaining and experienced speaker and popular podcaster who knows how to make science and critical thinking exciting.

Industry Expertise (3)

Social Media

Medical/Dental Practice

Education/Learning

Areas of Expertise (3)

Science-Based Medicine

Critical Thinking in Everday Life

Using Social Media in Education

Sample Talks (1)

Why Our Brains Need Skepticism

Our brains are powerful but highly flawed instruments, prone to a host of errors. Dr. Novella, an academic neurologist, reviews the many ways in which our brains deceive us, and the critical thinking skills necessary to correct for these errors.