Quote by Carl Sagan

If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we are the reason there is a Universe, does science do us a disservice in deflating our conceits?

If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, th

Summary

This quote questions whether science diminishes our beliefs and ego by revealing the vastness of the universe. It suggests that if we desire to perceive ourselves as significant and central to the cosmic order, then science may be seen as discouraging such notions. Science provides humbling knowledge about the universe's immensity and our small place within it. This can challenge our ego-driven desire for self-importance, and leads to the query whether scientific understanding disregards our inflated sense of self.

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By Carl Sagan

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