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Skidmore

(37,364 posts) Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:03 AM Apr 2014

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Sagan warned us almost two decades ago ago.

Who heard?

http://www.upworthy.com/a-science-icon-died-17-years-ago-in-his-last-interview-he-made-a-warning-that-gives-me-goosebumps-5?c=uf

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Sagan warned us almost two decades ago ago. (Original Post) Skidmore Apr 2014 OP

He was so sharp. Frustratedlady Apr 2014 #1

Carl Sagan kick...nt Bigmack Apr 2014 #2

Yes, the people have to be educated and "practice skepticism"... polichick Apr 2014 #3

But Sagan didn't anticipate skepticism based on scientific ignorance. yellowcanine Apr 2014 #5

Right. Just pointing out that it's our job to be skeptical and to "interrogate" leaders. polichick Apr 2014 #6

One of the wisest souls of our times. Auto kick TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #4

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)

1. He was so sharp.

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:17 AM

Apr 2014

I hadn't seen this interview before. Thanks for posting it.

Bigmack

(8,020 posts)

2. Carl Sagan kick...nt

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:18 AM

Apr 2014

polichick

(37,626 posts)

3. Yes, the people have to be educated and "practice skepticism"...

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:21 AM

Apr 2014

"interrogating" those in authority.

yellowcanine

(36,826 posts)

5. But Sagan didn't anticipate skepticism based on scientific ignorance.

Reply to polichick (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:29 AM

Apr 2014

Skepticism based on clear scientific thinking is one thing. Skepticism based on ignorance of basic science is quite another.

polichick

(37,626 posts)

6. Right. Just pointing out that it's our job to be skeptical and to "interrogate" leaders.

Reply to yellowcanine (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:31 AM

Apr 2014

TheKentuckian

(26,314 posts)

4. One of the wisest souls of our times. Auto kick

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:25 AM

Apr 2014

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