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Carl Sagan

Science as a candle in the dark

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Author: Carl Sagan

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780345409461

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/02/1996

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The reasons for the emergence and prevalence of pseudoscience
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Chapter 3Science as a candle to light up the dark
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Chapter 4The relationship between science and society
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen The Demon-Haunted World

"The Demon-Haunted World" by Carl Sagan is an essential listen for anyone interested in science, skepticism, and the importance of critical thinking in the modern world. It's particularly valuable for students, educators, and anyone who grapples with pseudoscience and superstition in daily life. The audiobook serves as a compelling guide for those seeking to understand the significance of scientific literacy and the impact of a questioning mind in uncovering the truths of our universe. Additionally, it appeals to fans of Sagan's work and those curious about the intersection of science, philosophy, and society.

3 quotes from The Demon-Haunted World

  • "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."
  • "We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself."
  • "The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, it seems like an awful waste of space."

Author : Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan is a famous American astronomer, scientist, and science fiction author who was a professor of astronomy at Cornell University. Born in 1934 in New York City, he received his Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Chicago in 1960. Sagan's main research was planetary science, and he contributed to many of NASA’s deep space exploration programs, making great achievements in science, popular science and science fiction. He wrote extensively throughout his life, and his major works include Cosmos, Pale Blue Dot, The Demon-Haunted World and Contact. He died in 1996.