Carl Sagan, Cosmos, 1980 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Carl Sagan, Cosmos, 1980.

Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, and science communicator. He gained worldwide recognition with the release of his television series, "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage," in 1980. Through the series, Sagan inspired a generation by making complex scientific concepts accessible and stirring curiosity about the universe. He contributed significantly to various fields of science, including planetary science and the search for extraterrestrial life. Sagan's work emphasized the importance of scientific skepticism and critical thinking, leaving a lasting impact on our understanding of the cosmos. (94 words)

We are the local embodiment of a Cosmos grown to self-awaren

We are the local embodiment of a Cosmos grown to self-awareness. We have begun to contemplate our origins: starstuff pondering the stars; organized assemblages of ten billion billion billion atoms considering the evolution of atoms; tracing the long journey by which, here at least, consciousness arose. Our loyalties are to the species and the planet. We speak for Earth. Our obligation to survive is owed not just to ourselves but also to that Cosmos, ancient and vast, from which we spring.

Carl Sagan, Cosmos, 1980

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