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“In the middle 1970s an astronomer I admire put together a modest manifesto called "Objections to Astrology" and asked me to endorse it. I struggled with his wording, and in the end found myself unable to sign, not because I thought astrology has any validity whatever, but because I felt (and still feel) that the tone of the statement was authoritarian.”

Quote by Carl Sagan

Book:Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

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Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

In this influential work, the author delves into the principles of scientific inquiry, advocating for rationality and evidence-based reasoning. The book explores various pseudosciences and the dangers of unverified claims, highlighting the importance of science as a beacon of truth in an increasingly skeptical world. 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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