Carl Sagan

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkb:Scientist
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:cosmology
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:space_exploration
gptkb:the_search_for_extraterrestrial_intelligence_(SETI)
nuclear disarmament
scientific skepticism
the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
gptkbp:advocates_for gptkb:space_exploration
skepticism
the scientific method
nuclear disarmament
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Cornell_University
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Cosmos:_A_Spacetime_Odyssey
gptkb:The_Cosmos_documentary_series
gptkb:The_Cosmos_series
gptkbp:author gptkb:The_Dragons_of_Eden
The Cosmic Connection
Intelligent Life in the Universe
the book Intelligent Life in the Universe
gptkbp:awarded_for gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Public_Service_Medal
gptkb:Carl_Sagan_Medal_for_Excellence_in_Communication_in_Planetary_Science
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Public_Service_Medal
gptkb:Carl_Sagan_Prize_for_Science_Communication
gptkb:the_Emmy_Award
gptkb:the_Peabody_Award
the Oersted Medal
the Public Welfare Medal
the Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Communication in Planetary Science
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize
gptkbp:born November 9, 1934
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:born_on November 9, 1934
gptkbp:children gptkb:Nicholas_Sagan
gptkb:Dorion_Sagan
gptkbp:class gptkb:Cornell_University
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:SETI
gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkb:the_search_for_extraterrestrial_intelligence_(SETI)
gptkb:the_Golden_Record
the field of planetary science
Venus exploration
NASA's Mariner, Viking, Voyager missions
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:SETI
public understanding of science
planetary exploration
gptkbp:created gptkb:The_Planetary_Society
the television series Cosmos: A Personal Journey
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:the_Drake_Equation
gptkbp:died December 20, 1996
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Seattle
gptkbp:died_on December 20, 1996
gptkbp:famous_quote “ Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
“ The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.”
“ Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
gptkbp:field gptkb:astronomy
science popularization
planetary science
science writing
exobiology
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Planetary_Society
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Planetary_Society
gptkb:the_Committee_for_the_Scientific_Investigation_of_Claims_of_the_Paranormal
the Planetary Society
the Planetary Exploration Program
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:Sasha_Sagan
gptkb:Nicholas_Sagan
gptkb:Nick_Sagan
gptkb:Dorion_Sagan
gptkbp:has_parent gptkb:Samuel_Sagan
Rachel Molly Gruber
gptkbp:has_sibling Cynthia Sagan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carl Sagan
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Bill_Nye
gptkb:Brian_Cox
gptkb:Neil_de_Grasse_Tyson
science education
popular science writing
gptkbp:inspired future generations of scientists
future generations of scientists.
future generations of science communicators.
future generations of writers.
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:American_Philosophical_Society
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:the_National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:Planetary_Society
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:astrology
gptkb:Content_Creation
pseudoscience
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Linda_Salzman_Sagan
gptkb:Ann_Druyan
gptkbp:is_remembered_for his contributions to education.
his contributions to science.
his contributions to literature.
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cosmos:_A_Personal_Journey
gptkb:Pale_Blue_Dot
gptkb:The_Demon-Haunted_World
gptkbp:legacy science popularization
skepticism
environmentalism
gptkbp:narrated_by gptkb:Cosmos:_A_Personal_Journey
gptkbp:notable_recipients gptkb:the_Hugo_Award
gptkb:the_Emmy_Award
gptkb:the_Peabody_Award
the Public Welfare Medal
the Oppenheimer Memorial Prize
gptkbp:notable_speakers gptkb:the_1987_World_Science_Fiction_Convention
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:Contact
The Cosmic Connection
gptkbp:popularized_by the concept of extraterrestrial life
the phrase 'billions and billions'.
the phrase 'billions and billions'
gptkbp:promoted the scientific method
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:Nature
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
gptkb:Scientific_American
gptkbp:quote The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.
We are made of star-stuff.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
The cosmos is all that is, or ever was, or ever will be.
gptkbp:received gptkb:Carl_Sagan_Medal
gptkb:Peabody_Award
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Public_Service_Medal
gptkb:L._Ron_Hubbard's_Writers_of_the_Future_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
Pulitzer Prize for Astronomy
the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal
gptkbp:received_a_ph._d._from gptkb:University_of_Chicago
gptkbp:research gptkb:Venus
gptkb:Mars
gptkb:Alien
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Linda_Salzman_Sagan
gptkb:Ann_Druyan
gptkbp:support the Voyager program
the Mars Exploration Program
the SETI program
the film Contact
gptkbp:was_a_host_of the television series Cosmos: A Personal Journey
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in planetary science
the field of science communication
the field of astrobiology
the field of planetary science
the field of exobiology
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of public understanding of science
the scientific method
the Gaia hypothesis
the importance of science in society
the importance of biodiversity
the importance of critical thinking
the importance of environmental stewardship
the importance of space exploration
the importance of scientific literacy
the importance of rational discourse
the study of astrobiology
the importance of environmentalism
the search for life on Mars
the exploration of the outer planets
the importance of collaboration in science
the importance of ethics in science
the importance of funding for scientific research
the importance of interdisciplinary research
the importance of planetary protection
the importance of public policy in science
the importance of science communication.
the importance of science education
the importance of skepticism in science
the use of space telescopes
the importance of international cooperation in science
the importance of ethical considerations in science
the importance of transparency in scientific research
the importance of public engagement in science
the importance of public funding for science
the importance of science policy.
the importance of understanding climate change
the need for planetary protection
the search for microbial life on Mars
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Richard_Feynman
gptkb:Albert_Einstein
gptkb:Carl_Friedrich_Gauss
gptkb:Giordano_Bruno
gptkbp:was_involved_in the Mariner, Viking, Voyager, and Galileo missions
the Mariner and Viking missions
gptkbp:was_known_for his ability to explain complex scientific concepts.
his ability to explain complex scientific concepts
his skepticism of pseudoscience
his work on the Voyager Golden Record
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:The_American_Institute_of_Aeronautics_and_Astronautics
gptkb:American_Philosophical_Society
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:The_American_Geophysical_Union
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:Committee_for_Skeptical_Inquiry
gptkb:Planetary_Society
gptkb:The_International_Academy_of_Astronautics
gptkb:The_Society_for_Scientific_Exploration
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Carl_Sagan_Medal
gptkb:The_National_Academy_of_Sciences_Public_Welfare_Medal
gptkbp:works_at gptkb:Cornell_University
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:Billions_and_Billions
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:The_Varieties_of_Scientific_Experience
gptkb:Broca's_Brain
gptkb:Contact
gptkb:Pale_Blue_Dot
gptkb:The_Demon-Haunted_World
gptkb:The_Pale_Blue_Dot
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
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