"Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense."
Carl Sagan (1934 - 1996)
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Carl Sagan's death. I have watched few episodes of Cosmos & it really filled my mind with joy that I cannot explain. The way he talks about the universe, human, evolution and earth is very touching. He makes you think, take some time and think deep. It is obvious that he truly believes and cares about theses subjects. You can tell how deeply he feels about this earth that we call home, and the future of the earth and human.
To honor his work, his gift to the world and to human being, I am going to checkout both "The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God" and the "Cosmos" from the public library. I urge and encourage everyone to do the same. At least watch the Vol. 4 of Cosmos titled "Heaven and Hell." A lot can be learned from this volume alone. Carl beautifully explains the solar system, Asteroid, Comets and Meteor. Then he shows the current states of our neighbor Venus and it's current state. He draws a distinction between the earth and the Venus. He shows what will happen to earth if we fail to take the necessary steps to prevent our beautiful earth (heaven) from becoming Venus. Again, I ask each of you to watch at least this episode of Cosmos. Read something from him or about him. Read anything. Here's few links to begin:
http://www.carlsagan.com/
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Carl_Sagan/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/time/sagan.html
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