Our species needs, and deserves, a citizenry with minds wide awake…
September 19th, 2006 by timelady
…and a basic understanding of how the world works.
Point of Inquiry » Ann Druyan - Science, Wonder, and Spirituality podcast (download as mp3)
“In this discussion with DJ Grothe, she stresses the point that people can have a sense of awe and wonder about the universe without having to believe in God or the supernatural, discusses the work of Carl Sagan and his lasting impact, examines the growing need for scientific literacy in our society, and shares why, despite the current cultural war against science, she is optimistic about the future.”
Also in this podcast, there is a keynote speech by Carl Sagan, (one of the great influences on my life), made in 1994, and titled “Wonder and Skepticism”.
Ann Druyan, besides being an outstanding scientist herself, was also a collaborator with Carl Sagan, (and also happened to be his wife).
I believe a cable channel in America is showing Cosmos again. *yearn*
