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“Pero no sirve de nada tener esos derechos si no se usan: el derecho de libre expresión cuando nadie contradice al gobierno, la libertad de prensa cuando nadie está dispuesto a formular las preguntas importantes, el derecho de reunión cuando no hay protesta, el sufragio universal cuando vota menos de la mitad del electorado, la separación de la Iglesia y el Estado cuando no se repara regularmente el muro que los separa. Por falta de uso, pueden llegar a convertirse en poco más que objetos votivos, pura palabrería patriótica. Los derechos y las libertades o se usan o se pierden.”

Quote by Carl Sagan

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

Work

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

In this seminal work, the author delves into the principles of scientific inquiry, critical analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. The book serves as a guide to discerning fact from fiction, advocating for the importance of skepticism and rationality in understanding the natural world. more

Author

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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