Description
In this powerful defense of scientific rationality, renowned astronomer Carl Sagan argues that critical thinking and empirical evidence are essential not only for understanding our world but for preserving our democratic institutions. Drawing on history, culture, and contemporary examples, Sagan systematically debunks pseudoscientific claims—from witchcraft and faith healing to UFO abductions and alien encounters—revealing how easily misinformation can flourish in an age of information overload. With lucid eloquence, he demonstrates why the difference between testable scientific hypotheses and the seductive myths of pseudoscience matters profoundly for our individual decision-making and collective well-being. This manifesto for clear thought serves as a timely reminder that in a world increasingly vulnerable to conspiracy theories and unreason, scientific literacy is not a luxury but a necessity for maintaining our freedom and progress.
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paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Feb 25, 1997
474 pages
ISBN: 9780345409461
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First Published
1996
Language
en
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