Isn't it sad that after the wonderful transcript in the video description, there's the copyright alert to bring you back to the pathetic small world we live in...
I dont understand how you can value the words and idea Carl is trying to impress whilst at the same time cheapening the who thing by putting ads on the video. The irony is priceless.
I wish i had the technology to project this as a giant hologram across the entire planet. People NEED to actually see this. Msgs like this is the only way we'll ever advance.
With two very small nitpicks---(1) key words are sometimes lost to swells in the (fantastic) music; (2) zooming right in on Earth (at 1:10) makes Sagan's reference to the "mosaic of squares laid down on top of the planets" confusing---this is, without exception, the best video on YouTube.
This speech exemplifies what atheism should be: wonder and awe at the natural world, combined with a powerful moral code that falls naturally from the realization that we're alone, but were in this together.
@eunomiac I should add, just to be a thorough nitpicker: I think the lead-out is just a bit too long. Whenever I show this video to others, I can see them getting "antsy" once they realize Sagan has stopped talking with a full minute to go!
@EchoMillenium1 And I completely forgot --- THANK YOU, EchoMillenium, for re-posting this in HD: you are a gentleman (woman?) and a scholar. David Fu truly gave us a gift with this creation, and it's people like you, who selflessly maintain these gifts, that allows everyone to enjoy them far into the future. Thank you again.
When will we ever get over with our childish immature desire to destroy each other because of some petty differences? When will we realize that we are all residents of the same home?
Carl Sagan was like the CEO of the failing company of "Triumph and Understanding". Only he could show an audiance how little they matter, how insignifigant we are, and still be motivational. Still show us that we are incredible, and that we need to work together.
I respect you Carl Sagan. May your works be remembered, and your messages remain clear and optimistic.
To those who choose to whinge & whine, talk shit at & about each other not knowing who the other person is, what they've done, or what they believe... Stop trolling a Carl sagan clip. Ignorance has no place here! After having the priviledge to hear his words, You people should already know this...
Attention other pale blue dots: We are looking for you. We want to find you. Real bad. We are guessing that you too are surrounded by big huge gas planets that protect your earth, like our own solar system, but the fact remains, we can't wait to meet up with you. In short, I believe in a God ( a Heavenly Father if you will) that created many many earths just like our own. I believe that they too have humans that have human experience just like us. COME ON!! It's true.
Sorry, ruined it when it started in with the music crescendoing and obscuring Mr. Sagan's wonderful voice. Stopped it halfway in because it was frustrating to listen to.
@kyzf Yeah, thats how I feel about it. I liked the video clips on this video (compared to others), but didn't like the music. It was really distracting.
Normally people who like videos make snarky comments about the number of dislikes. I have no snarky comments here.
The 1 person who disliked this video is a horrible, shriveled up shell of a human being, comparable to pond scum in intellectual competence, comparable to Ebola in their use to humanity, and I hope they die horribly and rot in a ditch.
Next time you feel like writing such a horrible message with regard to another human being, do it on a notepad where no one will see it. This will be just as effective at letting out your frustration. By having such low regard for a fellow living organism on our "Pale Blue Dot", you are no better than he/she is.
In fact, it is by realizing that everyone on this planet has a lesson to teach and a story to tell that you will have taken the first step towards contributing to the success of our species and the planet . We are all in this together.
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
@nrevelations777 You are so horrible. Maybe that person meant to like it, but pushed on wrong button. Maybe that person does not understand the meaning of up/down thumbs. Or maybe that person was forced to dislike the video by someone. Or maybe that was a child who does not know right or wrong yet. There are a lot of possibilities for what exactly happened. Anyway, nobody deserves to die.
@wowwerestillhere Every single time I watch this video sir. If you didn't get teary eyed, let me suggest some pointers to maximise your emotional experience:
1. Headphones (audio can sometimes be unclear)
2. Sufficient volume to generate impact
3. Dimmed lights
4. Full screen dat sheet
5. Listen with every fiber of your being
The final step includes weeping like... well find out for yourself.
@wowwerestillhere you get teary only if you realize it now. however...if you don't if you've known it for the better part of your life this seems pale for all it's beauty. i think the most awe crushing moment i had was when i tried to recreate the 1to 1 size comparison between earth sun and the known biggest stars...and i couldn't zoom in my little human on my little earth near my little sun near the giants that live in this universe. that is far more humbling, i believe.
@EchoMillennium1 Yeah, David poofed, and his website (and source of the original HD) is sort of falling apart. This and the Reid Gower videos are pretty much the best I've ever seen.
@toocoolforu The SAME REASON that the International military Budget is over 2 trillion and the International Space Program is just 38 billion !!! SAD !!!
Isn't it sad that after the wonderful transcript in the video description, there's the copyright alert to bring you back to the pathetic small world we live in...
xpconanfan 1 week ago
I dont understand how you can value the words and idea Carl is trying to impress whilst at the same time cheapening the who thing by putting ads on the video. The irony is priceless.
rfactorwebview 1 week ago
@rfactorwebview I didn't put advertisements on the video. That's the work of YouTube and their partners, you idiot. It's even more ironic now.
EchoMillennium1 1 week ago
brilliant video
MrJonkelp 1 month ago
I wish i had the technology to project this as a giant hologram across the entire planet. People NEED to actually see this. Msgs like this is the only way we'll ever advance.
SomedaysDreamersBC 2 months ago
The best words that have ever been spoken by humans to humans. I miss Carl.
shizzle5150 2 months ago
With two very small nitpicks---(1) key words are sometimes lost to swells in the (fantastic) music; (2) zooming right in on Earth (at 1:10) makes Sagan's reference to the "mosaic of squares laid down on top of the planets" confusing---this is, without exception, the best video on YouTube.
This speech exemplifies what atheism should be: wonder and awe at the natural world, combined with a powerful moral code that falls naturally from the realization that we're alone, but were in this together.
eunomiac 4 months ago
@eunomiac I should add, just to be a thorough nitpicker: I think the lead-out is just a bit too long. Whenever I show this video to others, I can see them getting "antsy" once they realize Sagan has stopped talking with a full minute to go!
eunomiac 4 months ago
@EchoMillenium1 And I completely forgot --- THANK YOU, EchoMillenium, for re-posting this in HD: you are a gentleman (woman?) and a scholar. David Fu truly gave us a gift with this creation, and it's people like you, who selflessly maintain these gifts, that allows everyone to enjoy them far into the future. Thank you again.
eunomiac 4 months ago
@eunomiac You're most welcome! Haha gentleman is correct :)
EchoMillennium1 1 week ago
Simply one of the greatest minds in history. Inspiring. Thank you Mr. Fu for such a wonderful experience.
jaustin2001 6 months ago
So, so beautiful. I could weep :)
metaRising 7 months ago
When will we ever get over with our childish immature desire to destroy each other because of some petty differences? When will we realize that we are all residents of the same home?
MrJoinuptoday 8 months ago
I Have been On Youtube Since 06-ish and tho this isn't the original It is my favorite Video Of all time I Come back to It every several weeks..
It Puts the chaos of Daily life into Perspective
Bauks420 10 months ago
Carl Sagan was like the CEO of the failing company of "Triumph and Understanding". Only he could show an audiance how little they matter, how insignifigant we are, and still be motivational. Still show us that we are incredible, and that we need to work together.
I respect you Carl Sagan. May your works be remembered, and your messages remain clear and optimistic.
DastardlyEpic 10 months ago 3
To those who choose to whinge & whine, talk shit at & about each other not knowing who the other person is, what they've done, or what they believe... Stop trolling a Carl sagan clip. Ignorance has no place here! After having the priviledge to hear his words, You people should already know this...
Avolition84 10 months ago
who would dislike this???
lukeyluke121 11 months ago
Watching this while listening to Sigur Ros is magic.
dannycabes 11 months ago
Attention other pale blue dots: We are looking for you. We want to find you. Real bad. We are guessing that you too are surrounded by big huge gas planets that protect your earth, like our own solar system, but the fact remains, we can't wait to meet up with you. In short, I believe in a God ( a Heavenly Father if you will) that created many many earths just like our own. I believe that they too have humans that have human experience just like us. COME ON!! It's true.
mae5eric 11 months ago
What movie is @ 4:38!?
inflamesfrost 11 months ago
the pale blue dot picture was taken 2 weeks after i was born :)
blaze4404 1 year ago
Me and you and everyone we know!!!! Yay!!!
tordre1 1 year ago
Sorry, ruined it when it started in with the music crescendoing and obscuring Mr. Sagan's wonderful voice. Stopped it halfway in because it was frustrating to listen to.
kyzf 1 year ago
@kyzf Yeah, thats how I feel about it. I liked the video clips on this video (compared to others), but didn't like the music. It was really distracting.
facegarden 1 year ago
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facegarden 1 year ago
Normally people who like videos make snarky comments about the number of dislikes. I have no snarky comments here.
The 1 person who disliked this video is a horrible, shriveled up shell of a human being, comparable to pond scum in intellectual competence, comparable to Ebola in their use to humanity, and I hope they die horribly and rot in a ditch.
nrevelations777 1 year ago
@nrevelations777
Next time you feel like writing such a horrible message with regard to another human being, do it on a notepad where no one will see it. This will be just as effective at letting out your frustration. By having such low regard for a fellow living organism on our "Pale Blue Dot", you are no better than he/she is.
wowwerestillhere 1 year ago
@wowwerestillhere
Wow, somebody's mad.
nrevelations777 1 year ago
@nrevelations777
In fact, it is by realizing that everyone on this planet has a lesson to teach and a story to tell that you will have taken the first step towards contributing to the success of our species and the planet . We are all in this together.
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
The 14th Dalai Lama
wowwerestillhere 1 year ago
@wowwerestillhere
I honestly don't care what the Dalai Lama said, and I honestly don't think that anybody that dislikes this video has anything to teach anybody.
nrevelations777 1 year ago
@nrevelations777 You are so horrible. Maybe that person meant to like it, but pushed on wrong button. Maybe that person does not understand the meaning of up/down thumbs. Or maybe that person was forced to dislike the video by someone. Or maybe that was a child who does not know right or wrong yet. There are a lot of possibilities for what exactly happened. Anyway, nobody deserves to die.
Tuya56 11 months ago
Did anyone one else get teary eyed watching this video?
wowwerestillhere 1 year ago 39
@wowwerestillhere Quite.
cmc10101 1 year ago
@wowwerestillhere I hardly ever cry, but watching this, I did.
Tuya56 11 months ago
@wowwerestillhere Every single time I watch this video sir. If you didn't get teary eyed, let me suggest some pointers to maximise your emotional experience:
1. Headphones (audio can sometimes be unclear)
2. Sufficient volume to generate impact
3. Dimmed lights
4. Full screen dat sheet
5. Listen with every fiber of your being
The final step includes weeping like... well find out for yourself.
Jerkbeardable 6 months ago
@wowwerestillhere you get teary only if you realize it now. however...if you don't if you've known it for the better part of your life this seems pale for all it's beauty. i think the most awe crushing moment i had was when i tried to recreate the 1to 1 size comparison between earth sun and the known biggest stars...and i couldn't zoom in my little human on my little earth near my little sun near the giants that live in this universe. that is far more humbling, i believe.
aserta 6 months ago
@wowwerestillhere I cry like a bitch every time.
shizzle5150 2 months ago
@EchoMillennium1 Yeah, David poofed, and his website (and source of the original HD) is sort of falling apart. This and the Reid Gower videos are pretty much the best I've ever seen.
brainchasm 1 year ago
beautiful vid, good movie choice too ;)
J450 1 year ago
Why the heck doesn't this video have millions of views ?
toocoolforu 1 year ago 37
@toocoolforu The SAME REASON that the International military Budget is over 2 trillion and the International Space Program is just 38 billion !!! SAD !!!
MegaLIPLIP 11 months ago
@MegaLIPLIP The military budget is linked to the space program though. You don't have to spend trillions in space to make it popular and fascinating.
toocoolforu 11 months ago
@toocoolforu because it doesn't make money to some powerful mother fucker.
jardy90 8 months ago
@toocoolforu lil wayne only breeds retarded sheep.
RobCardIV 7 months ago
@toocoolforu because only a small percent of us (the people) gives a shit about earth :(
kittof 3 months ago
@toocoolforu cause it has nothing to do with America Idol or whatever "Kids React" are reacting to...
SomedaysDreamersBC 2 months ago