Ancestors

Written by Prof. Sam Lawler on 2024-12-03 at 20:55

Tomorrow is my last lecture for both my astro courses. I always end my astronomy classes with The Pale Blue Dot speech, and I'll be pretty impressed with myself if I manage to get through it without crying tomorrow. It seems to get even harder every year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO5FwsblpT8

"There is no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image...it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the Pale Blue Dot."

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Written by Nantucket E-Books on 2024-12-04 at 00:48

@sundogplanets Listen to Sagan's speech, and experience the feeling of true humility.

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