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“If we continue to accumulate only power and not wisdom, we will surely destroy ourselves.”

Quote by Carl Sagan

Book:Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

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Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

This book delves into the possibilities of human expansion into space, reflecting on the implications and significance of our existence in the vastness of the universe. more

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Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, cosmologist, author, and science communicator, born on November 9, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. He is renowned for his profound research into the cosmos and his dedication to popularizing science. Sagan proposed numerous theories about the origin of the universe and life, and he made complex scientific knowledge accessible to the public with his unique perspective and clear, engaging writing style. more

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