Carl Sagan on the importance of scientific research

[brooksguillory]

Why does no one ever identify themselves?! Sagan asks them to every single time!

[CarlSagan6]

"Could you identify yourself?" = "HOW DARE YOU ADDRESS THE ALMIGHTY SAGAN IN SUCH AN INFORMAL MANNER!"

[profsat5]

Most young people I know are not interested in science much less a man named Carl Sagan. They love the lottery and being rich like their favorite sports or music idol.

The future looks dim.

[GDop26]

@profsat5 The future may look dim, in America; however, there are many foreign countries that are focusing on the sciences such as China, Japan, German, and most of Europe. So if Americans cannot develop a respect in the sciences and philosophy you could always move to countries that have more respect along with a brighter future for scientists.

[Pilaf1984]

I like how he immediately demands the first speaker identify himself lol..."Halt. I am Lord Sagan of the Cosmos. Identify yourself, Humanoid!"

[astronivo20XX]

I asked my astronomy teacher if she's ever met Carl Sagan. She said "many times" and that her husband was his student. I felt closer to Sagan for some reason. Great man! I am just very unfortunate to be young because I won't be able to see him in person. :(

[MikeAnn193]

@astronivo20XX I sympathize... and I envy your teacher! Although Carl and I shared the earth for quite a few years, I also never saw him in person. How I would have loved to be his student! In a way, of course, I was. Through Cosmos, his books, and these wonderful videos, he teaches me still. Indeed a great man. The world needs someone today with his rare mix of attributes: intelligence, vision, skepticism, open-mindedness, knowledge, skillful communication, enthusiasm, wisdom, and compassion.

[CrazyguiRafaruto]

I find it so difficult and frustrating to know that people of my generation (im 20) now Know Jersey Shore'Douchebags name and life; and dont even know M. Sagan...

The future seems bright for science; but ... so dark for common society.

(excuse my english I am from Québec; so i usually speak french)

[TheYella20]

@CrazyguiRafaruto sorry but how does it seem bright for science? not to be rude but I think its fare to say the darker common society gets the less it will use and therefore fund science for meaningful purposes, i don't think we can have a bright science in a dark society, the less they care about science the less money they'll give to support it lol

[SolarEXtract]

"par-TIC-ular"

[Speculantscooter]

"electrisity"

[rollhard86]

this should be played at collages, just to get people thinking.

[mohfoz77]

EXCELLENT.

CARL SAGAN was the wise man of the 20th century.

He is an inspiration for us. We miss him dearly.

[sirkamon]

Yes we do.

[sematic1]

critical thinking skills in America.... All time low?

[sematic1]

Sad to see people leave before this speaker... I have so much to say.

[sheepwshotguns]

fantastic clip, thank you for uploading.

[SaganAppreciationSoc]

It's exciting to have these re-uploaded in high-res!