It certainly helps us appreciate how insignificant we are compared to the vastness of not just the universe, but our own galaxy, while at the same time how important we are as individuals to people around us…and conversely how important they are to us. Kindness certainly goes a long way.
We do have him. He wrote so much about our universe, our world, our species, that we can draw from it vast lessons to be applied today.
If we would only listen.
I saw “Cosmos.” Then I read the book. Then I read “Broca’s Brain” and then “Dragons of Eden.” “Comet” was okay, and “Contact” was different. Everything else, including “Pale Blue Dot,” seemed to be Carl’s almost-desperate attempt to get humanity to listen.
Listen.
As every 2nd grade teacher will remind us, “Pay attention!”
VictoryRider over 6 years ago
It certainly helps us appreciate how insignificant we are compared to the vastness of not just the universe, but our own galaxy, while at the same time how important we are as individuals to people around us…and conversely how important they are to us. Kindness certainly goes a long way.
henshaven Premium Member over 6 years ago
I can hear his voice once again, reading the words. Thanks for the illustrations, too. Seen through the eyes of a kid, we get the perfect perspective.
Willywise52 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Billions and billions…Thanks again,Gavin.
Rich Douglas over 6 years ago
Great. Crying on a Monday morning. Thanks a lot….
I miss Carl. We need him badly today. Except….
We do have him. He wrote so much about our universe, our world, our species, that we can draw from it vast lessons to be applied today.
If we would only listen.
I saw “Cosmos.” Then I read the book. Then I read “Broca’s Brain” and then “Dragons of Eden.” “Comet” was okay, and “Contact” was different. Everything else, including “Pale Blue Dot,” seemed to be Carl’s almost-desperate attempt to get humanity to listen.
Listen.
As every 2nd grade teacher will remind us, “Pay attention!”
I’m trying, Carl. I really am.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 6 years ago
Bravo!!! R.I.P. Carl Sagan
melospiza over 6 years ago
When will we ever learn……
Sojourn over 6 years ago
The pale blue dot, humbling and beautiful
LoveBritTV Premium Member over 6 years ago
This is a favorite of mine.
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
We need to stop burning coal, co2 is already over 400 ppm.
cactusjack99 Premium Member over 6 years ago
You just keep getting better Gavin…….
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 6 years ago
100 billion stars in a galaxy
100 billion galaxies in our universe
Petemejia77 over 6 years ago
Looks like Jesus has a question.