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Eric Peterson, known as Planet Peterson, is a science teacher and content creator from California. He is the author of "Facts That Aren’t True: Popular Myths, Misconceptions, Old Wives’ Tales, and Rumors" and "Rational Answers to Stupid Questions: Debunking Flat Earthers, Evolution Deniers, Creationists, and More". Peterson is a non-fiction writer whose books focus on correcting misinformation and promoting critical thinking, and are perfect for curious readers of every age. Peterson’s books cover a large variety of topics from biology, evolution, astronomy, geology, history, and more. When not writing or teaching, Eric creates daily online content in an effort to educate anyone willing to learn.
Publication Date: March 2025 | Publisher: BookBaby | ISBN: 979-8-8870-5457-5
A sharp, witty exposé that dismantles popular myths and misconceptions with scientific rigor. Eric Peterson, as Planet Peterson, unravels old wives’ tales and modern rumors, empowering readers to question falsehoods and embrace critical thinking in a world rife with misinformation.
"In the age of social media and internet “experts”, it’s good to have a book that shares the reality of things and backs it up with true scientific data."
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BookBaby Reads Feb 12, 2024
Eric Peterson Interview: A Discussion on His New Book, Rational Answers to Stupid Questions
In the age of social media and internet “experts”, it’s good to have a book that shares the reality of things and backs it up with true scientific data.