“We've arranged a society based on science and technology, in which nobody understands anything about science technology. And this combustible mixture of ignorance and power, sooner or later, is going to blow up in our faces. Who is running the science and technology in a democracy if the people don't know anything about it? ... Science is more than a body of knowledge, it's a way of thinking. A way of skeptically interrogating the universe with a fine understanding of human fallibility. If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then we're up for grabs for the next charlatan, political or religious, who comes ambling along.”
Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator.
This quote highlights the immense importance of scientific education and critical thinking for a functioning democracy. Ignorance combined with power is dangerous, but science teaches us to question skeptically and scrutinize authority – an essential skill to prevent manipulation.
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Carl Sagan Quote: Why Scientific Literacy Saves Our Democracy!
Carl Sagan warns: Without scientific literacy, ignorance and power threaten our democracy. Learn why critical thinking is vital!
Carl Edward Sagan (1934–1996) was a prominent American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, and science communicator. He popularized science for a broad audience, especially through his books and the TV series "Cosmos." Sagan made important contributions to planetary science and the search for extraterrestrial life.
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