I always like to remind myself, when seeing the clips of the celebrating people in these videos, "These are mere apes. Look at them! Jumping around, slapping each other on the back, waving their arms around like primitive animals!"
Nice people, you have Carl Sagan trying to talk peace and equality and you fucking idiots want to argue about religion and atheism. Creation and evolution. Why don't you all just accept each other or just the fuck up and get over it. Do you think this is what he wanted?
@TheEIements Out of everything he basically says this... the world that we live in is not just this planet... it is what's inside of us and outside of us, and that maybe one day we will realize this at the greatest scale possible so that we can one day discover what is within the unknown... to maybe make sense of our existence.
@TheEIements in this clip, he's pretty much saying that over the course of history, it is impossible to predict and prepare for everything that is going to happen. because of this, there are many different "paths" for life to proceed upon. he then goes on to say that humanity could very well be much more advanced by now, if the paths had been different. he then says, "and, what may one day be," implying that humanity could still reach our potential as a species. i think.
I'm sad to say in my debate team at the highschool I attend, we have the topic of the Advancing of Space Programs. Only 3 people agree to advance while the rest laugh at SETI, NASA, the ideas to expand the human race outwards into space. They call it a waste of money and time.
These are the people soon to be the future voters, citizens, and possibly leaders of our world's nations. I wish they could understand the words of Sagan, and realize the ignorance of their words.
NASA should just pay this guy to keep making these videos until they get thier shit together. And when there is a president that will finally put money into the program, EVERYONEwould be dying to jump aboard.
1 year ago I accidentally came across cosmos, ever since, Sagan had my respect. After I read his other books (demon haunted world, pale blue dot) I cut the worthless Christian dogma out of my life. Ever since I looked up to Sagan for he was the one who saved me from myself.
@Freeindividua2 I have a theory for this, let's say you see 2 far away objects that seem near to each other. Like this: *__*. As you get close you'll notice the spacing between each other seems bigger: *___*, and bigger as you get closer: *______*. That's my theory of why there are no stars visible, they probably are visible they're just too far from each other for the camera to capture a panorama full of stars. Of course I could be wrong and there could be another explanation for that.
It just make me sad that NASA budget is getting hacked...and some people believe that this agency should be dismantled and be given to the pvt. corporations.
@sheadong It's for the reason we know the world does not appreciate what we have amongst us. It's sad , and I hope we get past it. We hope for a better tomorrow... Yet our world today has a hard time working towards it.:(
Gotta love Carl. Although he despised a lot of things humans had done, he still believed in them, just not all of them, as long as there are a selected few, then that was enough for Carl, and it should be enough for you too.
@Ambious On the scale in which Sagan speaks, national boundaries are irrelevant. The concept of nationality is divisive and distracting from the human pursuit of purpose, for it should matter not whether a person is Israeli.
@FluffyBunniesOnFire Much agreed, but considering I come from a place that has a really strong religious movement that pretty much controls the country and depresses anything remotely related to science, a man who goes against all odds and against all opposition and ventures into space - to do science, a man I share some history with, an identity... He is my hero not because he was Israeli, but in addition to that.
@FluffyBunniesOnFire It used to be, but it's slowly going downhill. Remember the premise of 'Idiocracy'? Smart people reproduce about 10 times slower than dumb religious fanatics, and that's a fact. It's a shame, really. Some of the greatest Jewish historical figures were scientists, it's only the newer ones that are so anti-science. They know what people of all religions have known forever - keep the people dumb, and they'll be more likely to turn to religion.
@FluffyBunniesOnFire used to be, I believe there were some pretty smart guys that worked with hawking and/or solved a paradox he discovered. But that was a decade ago.
Its truley amazing how well these videos are put togather. i am amazed, thank you Carl sagan! these videos have brought so much to my attention that i tend to overlook. <3
everyone wants to buy commercial time i know a way we can my uncle works with the channel producer for cnn so if we get enough likes on the facebook page universal page we can make a difference!
we should be scared...Columbus was scared before departing for the new world..there's things out there scary, monstrous, dangerous, wonderful, unimaginable..ill never see them in my life time but i want my grandchildren to enjoy life on earth as i did and life on the cosmos...to do that we need to start now..care to join? governments always are trying to chain gang the world population....turn down the world politics and care about human politics..your brothers, sisters no matter the color
we are not ready....aliens to this planet would not help us...until we are ready..look at us..if i was an alien i wouldn't like to deal with humans we kill each other over non sense we hate even our own kind...aliens probably were here long before when we were more " innocent" until we see each other as one don't hold your breath on open aliens visitations...religion, money, politics are in the way...we are not ready......we are not ready
do you want to be cosmic interplanetary travelers? if yes...start thinking upwards stop worrying about the debt ceiling..there's no ceiling we make our own ceiling we are chain ganged....look up..do you see a ceiling
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@DrMMHMD I know it's footage of it crashing, I just wondered if it had been flipped horizontally (not vertically - I didn't think it was footage of a launch or something) to create a juxtaposition with the arrow of the NASA flag.
Carl Sagan has the effect of making me want to tear up whenever I come to his clips, but this one video produced more tears from me than every other video I've ever seen combined. No shame in the least.
All these videos are brilliant, but (and I may be wrong here), was the Columbia footage at the end flipped horizontally? That footage is etched on our memories so deeply, it jarred me a little to note that it was tampered with. I'm not complaining exactly, just thought it was worth noting, as your editing in all other respects has been spot on.
I checked this out a work and it suddenly got really, really dusty around my desk if you know what I'm saying. I was hoping no one would walk by and see the tears in my eyes. Absolutely incredible. We need to get into space.
@Sativa1337 I'd say my dream job would be to work for NASA, but I don't think they let Christians in any of the scientific communities anymore. For some reason people don't think a person can think rationally, be intelligent, and still believe there is a God. (Sorry I'm still a little mad about his last episode).
@Bubbins909 an intelligent mind shouldn't accuse without solid evidence. Science is rooted in observation and proof. Christianity resides in faith of a loving God who accepts us even with our faults (I’m sure you can name a lot of Christians who have faults!).
The truth is that “wishful thinking”, or faith, is what allows any human to risk great disaster in exchange for monumental reward. We wouldn’t have made it to the moon on observation and proof alone. Faith and action got us there!
@redoutlander Faith is not wishful thinking. Faith is believing in fairy tales because you were told to. Wishful thinking is "Wouldn't this be nice?" Yes, you might be compartmentalized so severely that you can be a rational person and a theist, but irrational beliefs belie a willingness to be intellectually lazy and that sort of thing doesn't have a place in scientific research.
@redoutlander I'll reserve my atheist statements for now, but I just wanna say that no, christians are not opressed at NASA, nor are they anywhere in the united states. There are plenty of christian astronauts and engineers working their now. And in the past too. Gene Kranz, a flight director of the golden days (mercury, gemini, apollo) whom i have great respect for, was catholic. You can get a job at nasa, christian, atheist or otherwise.
@Drensworth Thank you. I was angry about narrow thinking and didn't check my facts. I appreciate you pointing out my error. When people aren't willing weigh their ideas against conflicting evidence they are not looking for the truth, they are looking to be "right”. On a side note: NPR’s "Talk of the Nation" had a heated debate yesterday over opposing Christian scientific beliefs.
I cried. I'm not an emotional guy but the images pared with Carl was so perfect. And I think it was the happiness of the NASA command workers freaking out that got me
Even in the face of adversity from disaster we, mankind, have persevered for the good of humanity - motivated by the knowledge that what our discoveries will benefit us, our message will inspire the next generation to succeed and hopefully, one day, put all our earthly squabbles into perspective and lay them to rest. It is our nature to explore and I thank those who have dedicated their lives to this, and I too hope to be a part of it - however small.
More videos please...I cry like a baby every time I watch this series and I keep coming back. The most profound videos on youtube and possibly ever made.
good lord how do you make these videos play that harp on the inside so powerfully?.. his words alone are enough to mistify, my eyes.. but the piano and vocals?... why does it speak... so loudly..and quietly..at the same time... why is it so... clean... and real... and honest... damn it Dr Carl Sagan, we could really use you right about now :( But I wont hope and do nothing, I will try as well, I promise you and the rest of you too. My fellow human beings.
For every dislike of this video, every public declaration of disapproval to this art, a small slider at the base of the video goes from the green to red. This red represents all the rivers and blood, spilled by all those generals and emperors, so that in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters, of a fraction of a dot.
This has got to be one of the most beautiful and inspiring clips I have ever watched. I can not say exactly how this clip (and other Sagan Series clips) makes me feel, because there are no words to describe it. If we all just put away the materialistic constructs of society and let go of all the barriers and differences, we would achieve things so great that today we wouldn't even be able to imagine in our wildest dreams!
One of your best yet (though #1 is still my favorite) - this was extremely powerful and definitely made me tear up. Beautiful work. Great choice of music too - gotta love Sufjan. Perfect. Thanks.
@2007ASpaceOdyssey Actually, Ad Astra per Aspera is the official motto of the state of Kansas. But as the state that discovered the planet pluto, I think we too feel the passion of Carl Sagan at the infinite glorious beyond.
only thing I wish is for the end graphics to be a bit better..but hey thats just nitpicking!! So moving and touching, you are doing good for humanity :)
Why isn't NASA picking up on this? Where is their effort to spark the interest of Space Exploration for not just a single nation, but the whole world?
A quick search online will show many comments by Carl about how putting people into low orbit to study newts and tomatoes in low-G was not exploring space. He also said unmanned probes would have been cheaper.
After a Google search lead me to Wikipedia, the Wikipedia citation lead me to find this interview with Carlie Rose in 1994: [YouTube]/watch?v=yXic3pK1QMg
Lets put cash into science and not war.
TheMotherEagle 3 days ago
I always like to remind myself, when seeing the clips of the celebrating people in these videos, "These are mere apes. Look at them! Jumping around, slapping each other on the back, waving their arms around like primitive animals!"
Brings a smile to my face. : )
TheGlassDot 1 week ago
fucking onions
Bubbins909 1 week ago
I want to high five the shit outta that guy on the right at 1:17
misinglink15 1 week ago
"...no boundaries can be set to rational hope" amazing...
pasturesmusic 2 weeks ago
@pasturesmusic He was actually quoting Bertrand Russel there... the video doesn't make that very clear.
SolidSnake69XXX 2 weeks ago
1:06 where is that footage from?
reeft 2 weeks ago
@reeft its the columbia. part of a BBC show called "last flight of columbia"
snipeefox 1 week ago
@snipeefox Thank you, I already found it in the recommended links. Tragic - but never forgotten. True heroes.
reeft 1 week ago
how did you get all those subtites?
Unclesamslair 2 weeks ago in playlist The Sagan Series
This is one very "vivacious" video. =p
nickstout513 4 weeks ago
"Ad Astra Per Aspera" (To the stars through difficulites) Could not ask for a better state motto.
HegemoniaLegions 1 month ago 12
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I hate these ninjas, chopping onions all around me!
Typhzorz 1 month ago in playlist The Sagan Series
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kcp77777 1 month ago
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There's something about Carl Sagan and somber piano together that brings my body from 70% water to 9000% water.
raibcmusic 1 month ago in playlist The Sagan Series
@raibcmusic sagan had this way of talking that was almost hypnotic ..a true legend ..
TheTazzietiger 1 month ago
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Nice people, you have Carl Sagan trying to talk peace and equality and you fucking idiots want to argue about religion and atheism. Creation and evolution. Why don't you all just accept each other or just the fuck up and get over it. Do you think this is what he wanted?
I don't think so.
benderbot44 1 month ago
Your video is a favorite on Kiribati
bennynewton38 2 months ago
i wish i could understand some of the things he's saying but im just not intelligent enough
TheEIements 2 months ago
@TheEIements Out of everything he basically says this... the world that we live in is not just this planet... it is what's inside of us and outside of us, and that maybe one day we will realize this at the greatest scale possible so that we can one day discover what is within the unknown... to maybe make sense of our existence.
Sneakysmrzy 1 month ago
@TheEIements in this clip, he's pretty much saying that over the course of history, it is impossible to predict and prepare for everything that is going to happen. because of this, there are many different "paths" for life to proceed upon. he then goes on to say that humanity could very well be much more advanced by now, if the paths had been different. he then says, "and, what may one day be," implying that humanity could still reach our potential as a species. i think.
eriksports 1 month ago
Why is this suddenly unavailable on mobile phones? I watched it on the same phone not one week ago.
snaekz 2 months ago
@snaekz Too much charisma for a simple smartphone :p
Typhzorz 2 months ago
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I'm sad to say in my debate team at the highschool I attend, we have the topic of the Advancing of Space Programs. Only 3 people agree to advance while the rest laugh at SETI, NASA, the ideas to expand the human race outwards into space. They call it a waste of money and time.
These are the people soon to be the future voters, citizens, and possibly leaders of our world's nations. I wish they could understand the words of Sagan, and realize the ignorance of their words.
It hurts man
DesolateGrunt 2 months ago in playlist The Sagan Series
NASA should just pay this guy to keep making these videos until they get thier shit together. And when there is a president that will finally put money into the program, EVERYONEwould be dying to jump aboard.
oopopp 2 months ago
Who the fuck would dislike this? I think YouTube adds a small number of dislikes after a point just to be fair.
SgtOReilly 2 months ago
@SgtOReilly Christians.
wordtothemothers191 2 months ago
1:34
Sri Lanka, the best island on the planet!
scottjohnr 2 months ago in playlist Billions and Billions
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1 year ago I accidentally came across cosmos, ever since, Sagan had my respect. After I read his other books (demon haunted world, pale blue dot) I cut the worthless Christian dogma out of my life. Ever since I looked up to Sagan for he was the one who saved me from myself.
ScientificExperience 2 months ago 71
fantastic
petroniaskho 2 months ago
Scientists are the only kind of people that make sense to me.
SolidSnake032486 2 months ago
amazing series to watch , very emotional ,
WHO NEEDS COCAINE wen u CAN WATCH THIS >>>
SO TRIPPIN>>>>>
cyrusdias1991 2 months ago in playlist Billions and Billions
Its haunting to see the joyous smiles of men who have made a lasting and universal achievement. All too rare a sight in our modern world....
MShaKaLaKa 3 months ago
I want to be an astronaut and this inspires me so much.
5daysnotice 3 months ago
@5daysnotice JUST DO IT
Greenman851 2 months ago
@Freeindividua2 I have a theory for this, let's say you see 2 far away objects that seem near to each other. Like this: *__*. As you get close you'll notice the spacing between each other seems bigger: *___*, and bigger as you get closer: *______*. That's my theory of why there are no stars visible, they probably are visible they're just too far from each other for the camera to capture a panorama full of stars. Of course I could be wrong and there could be another explanation for that.
Psycho1922 3 months ago
@Psycho1922 If by that you mean they are so far away, and travelling so much faster away that their light will never us, then yes
3DOSITY 3 months ago in playlist More videos from damewse
FUCKING MANLY TEARS WERE SHED!
Bubbins909 3 months ago
Very poweful and moving videos.
IVISolnxIVI 3 months ago
@Freeindividua2 A camera is not an eye. Learn some photography.
gryphn67 3 months ago 2
BS
Freeindividua2 3 months ago
It just make me sad that NASA budget is getting hacked...and some people believe that this agency should be dismantled and be given to the pvt. corporations.
pinsookmhs08 3 months ago
under the 2-5 mins of this series, i learn more than in a whole year's of school.
Sagan is a true inspirator!
GenAdams 4 months ago
My thanks to damewse for uploading these wonderful videos. They make me feel a bit sad but also inspire me to hope and dream for a better world...
Niblik6015 4 months ago
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The last time I cried was when my Grandfather died. This is the new benchmark.
sheadong 4 months ago 52
@sheadong It's for the reason we know the world does not appreciate what we have amongst us. It's sad , and I hope we get past it. We hope for a better tomorrow... Yet our world today has a hard time working towards it.:(
nateextreme0969 3 weeks ago in playlist Segan Series
I very nearly cried watching all 7 of theses for the first time.
daemonowner 4 months ago
@daemonowner It's a different kind of cry isn't it? For something like... like he says, driven by a feeling they can hardly articulate.
JayDee98765 3 months ago
Gotta love Carl. Although he despised a lot of things humans had done, he still believed in them, just not all of them, as long as there are a selected few, then that was enough for Carl, and it should be enough for you too.
stratocaster1986able 5 months ago
Seriously dude, these vids are unreal in inspirational value.
stratocaster1986able 6 months ago
1:44 Ilan Ramon - you'll always be in our hearts!!
may they all rest in peace.
miri1990 6 months ago
My phone started ringing while watching this, I ripped the telephone cord out of the reciever. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN ME AND MY SAGAN!
hamza641 6 months ago
1:41 - second to the left in the back is my personal hero, Lt. Col Ilan Ramon, the first and thusfar only Israeli astronaut.
Ambious 6 months ago
@Ambious On the scale in which Sagan speaks, national boundaries are irrelevant. The concept of nationality is divisive and distracting from the human pursuit of purpose, for it should matter not whether a person is Israeli.
FluffyBunniesOnFire 6 months ago
@FluffyBunniesOnFire Much agreed, but considering I come from a place that has a really strong religious movement that pretty much controls the country and depresses anything remotely related to science, a man who goes against all odds and against all opposition and ventures into space - to do science, a man I share some history with, an identity... He is my hero not because he was Israeli, but in addition to that.
Ambious 6 months ago
@Ambious I was under the impression that Israel was a leader in scientific advancement, despite its religious air.
FluffyBunniesOnFire 6 months ago 7
@FluffyBunniesOnFire It used to be, but it's slowly going downhill. Remember the premise of 'Idiocracy'? Smart people reproduce about 10 times slower than dumb religious fanatics, and that's a fact. It's a shame, really. Some of the greatest Jewish historical figures were scientists, it's only the newer ones that are so anti-science. They know what people of all religions have known forever - keep the people dumb, and they'll be more likely to turn to religion.
Ambious 5 months ago
@FluffyBunniesOnFire used to be, I believe there were some pretty smart guys that worked with hawking and/or solved a paradox he discovered. But that was a decade ago.
kly45 5 months ago
@FluffyBunniesOnFire Your impression is wrong
devdissent 1 day ago
@hatestomatoes. Now I'm unsure whether you are religious or not.
Zhylo 6 months ago
THOSE. FUCKING. ONIONS.
hanslol 6 months ago
Its truley amazing how well these videos are put togather. i am amazed, thank you Carl sagan! these videos have brought so much to my attention that i tend to overlook. <3
eagles4real22 6 months ago
everyone wants to buy commercial time i know a way we can my uncle works with the channel producer for cnn so if we get enough likes on the facebook page universal page we can make a difference!
hatestomatoes 6 months ago
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we should be scared...Columbus was scared before departing for the new world..there's things out there scary, monstrous, dangerous, wonderful, unimaginable..ill never see them in my life time but i want my grandchildren to enjoy life on earth as i did and life on the cosmos...to do that we need to start now..care to join? governments always are trying to chain gang the world population....turn down the world politics and care about human politics..your brothers, sisters no matter the color
MyRod24 6 months ago
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we are not ready....aliens to this planet would not help us...until we are ready..look at us..if i was an alien i wouldn't like to deal with humans we kill each other over non sense we hate even our own kind...aliens probably were here long before when we were more " innocent" until we see each other as one don't hold your breath on open aliens visitations...religion, money, politics are in the way...we are not ready......we are not ready
MyRod24 6 months ago
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do you want to be cosmic interplanetary travelers? if yes...start thinking upwards stop worrying about the debt ceiling..there's no ceiling we make our own ceiling we are chain ganged....look up..do you see a ceiling
MyRod24 6 months ago
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Peaux 6 months ago
where can i watch the original footage of those guys at 1:27
ThomasCKFuller 6 months ago
@ThomasCKFuller I have been looking for it too, anyone have an idea?
Sativa1337 6 months ago
@DrMMHMD I know it's footage of it crashing, I just wondered if it had been flipped horizontally (not vertically - I didn't think it was footage of a launch or something) to create a juxtaposition with the arrow of the NASA flag.
Johnnymoo 7 months ago
Why did i decide to watch this at work?!
Goddammit
MMLynk 7 months ago
Carl Sagan has the effect of making me want to tear up whenever I come to his clips, but this one video produced more tears from me than every other video I've ever seen combined. No shame in the least.
jonguyen100 7 months ago
i have to admit as well, i cried, got the chills and goosebumps... man.
7thegirlinglass7 7 months ago
All these videos are brilliant, but (and I may be wrong here), was the Columbia footage at the end flipped horizontally? That footage is etched on our memories so deeply, it jarred me a little to note that it was tampered with. I'm not complaining exactly, just thought it was worth noting, as your editing in all other respects has been spot on.
Johnnymoo 7 months ago
Word. Please keep making these. The world needs more of them..
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crazybrity 8 months ago
I cried
lithium393 8 months ago 2
I checked this out a work and it suddenly got really, really dusty around my desk if you know what I'm saying. I was hoping no one would walk by and see the tears in my eyes. Absolutely incredible. We need to get into space.
skonenblades 8 months ago 4
CARL SAGAN is the wise man of all time.
Carl lives on.
HE IS AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL OF US.
mohfoz77 8 months ago 4
I nearly broke down at the end with the shot of the Columbia crew followed by the bits falling in the sky.
intigfx 8 months ago
I got chills and tears from listening/watching this. Absolutely amazing.
ADHR26 8 months ago 4
"...no boundaries can be set to rational hope. "
Carl
Knossos22 8 months ago 15
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@Knossos22 "...no boundaries can be set to rational hope. " What does he mean by that?
MarvelsofaLifetime 7 months ago
Excellent!
Knossos22 8 months ago
If I could choose to speak with and get to know one person who ever existed. No doubt in my mind that I would choose Carl every time.
c0linaf 8 months ago 4
Seriously beautiful video
MrRenfro 8 months ago 2
This is amazing. My goal in life is to feel what those people at 1:27 feel.
Sativa1337 8 months ago 197
@Sativa1337 cough cough (not happening) cause of nasa
danielBMXisFUN 5 months ago
@Sativa1337 I'd say my dream job would be to work for NASA, but I don't think they let Christians in any of the scientific communities anymore. For some reason people don't think a person can think rationally, be intelligent, and still believe there is a God. (Sorry I'm still a little mad about his last episode).
redoutlander 5 months ago
@redoutlander they're biased towards your wishful thinking, and why wouldn't they be.
Bubbins909 5 months ago
@Bubbins909 an intelligent mind shouldn't accuse without solid evidence. Science is rooted in observation and proof. Christianity resides in faith of a loving God who accepts us even with our faults (I’m sure you can name a lot of Christians who have faults!).
The truth is that “wishful thinking”, or faith, is what allows any human to risk great disaster in exchange for monumental reward. We wouldn’t have made it to the moon on observation and proof alone. Faith and action got us there!
redoutlander 5 months ago
@redoutlander Faith is not wishful thinking. Faith is believing in fairy tales because you were told to. Wishful thinking is "Wouldn't this be nice?" Yes, you might be compartmentalized so severely that you can be a rational person and a theist, but irrational beliefs belie a willingness to be intellectually lazy and that sort of thing doesn't have a place in scientific research.
Verkata 5 months ago
@redoutlander I'll reserve my atheist statements for now, but I just wanna say that no, christians are not opressed at NASA, nor are they anywhere in the united states. There are plenty of christian astronauts and engineers working their now. And in the past too. Gene Kranz, a flight director of the golden days (mercury, gemini, apollo) whom i have great respect for, was catholic. You can get a job at nasa, christian, atheist or otherwise.
Drensworth 5 months ago
@Drensworth Thank you. I was angry about narrow thinking and didn't check my facts. I appreciate you pointing out my error. When people aren't willing weigh their ideas against conflicting evidence they are not looking for the truth, they are looking to be "right”. On a side note: NPR’s "Talk of the Nation" had a heated debate yesterday over opposing Christian scientific beliefs.
redoutlander 5 months ago
I have this featured on my channel! I shared it with my friends & family, truly a great video.
MrWajax 9 months ago
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JohnLamontagne 9 months ago
This always makes me feel so joyful and sad at the same time.
xxplicitt004 9 months ago 2
I cried. I'm not an emotional guy but the images pared with Carl was so perfect. And I think it was the happiness of the NASA command workers freaking out that got me
reid300 9 months ago 205
@reid300 That NASA working crying in happiness, I know. Holy.
chriscook25 8 months ago
@chriscook25 Terrible English aside, that happiness is felt by a strong sense of accomplishment, not some religious illusion.
skylinedesigns 8 months ago
@reid300 That is exactly what got me as well, and I'm not an emotional guy either. It's just something too powerful.
xxplicitt004 4 months ago
@reid300 I cried as well. Not an easy thing to get me to do. These videos are profound.
Talnoy2692 2 months ago in playlist The Sagan Series
Even in the face of adversity from disaster we, mankind, have persevered for the good of humanity - motivated by the knowledge that what our discoveries will benefit us, our message will inspire the next generation to succeed and hopefully, one day, put all our earthly squabbles into perspective and lay them to rest. It is our nature to explore and I thank those who have dedicated their lives to this, and I too hope to be a part of it - however small.
stuigi99 9 months ago
This is beautiful.
VonJesusburg 9 months ago
Only problem with this series is... Eventually, you're going to run out of quotes.
Axelgear2006 9 months ago 5
ZOMGGGGGGGGGG Number 4!
elbeavo11 9 months ago
More videos please...I cry like a baby every time I watch this series and I keep coming back. The most profound videos on youtube and possibly ever made.
AlexElectric9001 9 months ago 4
epic
CliffBrton 9 months ago
good lord how do you make these videos play that harp on the inside so powerfully?.. his words alone are enough to mistify, my eyes.. but the piano and vocals?... why does it speak... so loudly..and quietly..at the same time... why is it so... clean... and real... and honest... damn it Dr Carl Sagan, we could really use you right about now :( But I wont hope and do nothing, I will try as well, I promise you and the rest of you too. My fellow human beings.
JayDee98765 9 months ago 5
what is that location at :38, is that africa?
Erv187 9 months ago
this is beauty. this is poetry. this is science. this is philosophy. And this is truth.
chuckhous 9 months ago 4
For every dislike of this video, every public declaration of disapproval to this art, a small slider at the base of the video goes from the green to red. This red represents all the rivers and blood, spilled by all those generals and emperors, so that in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters, of a fraction of a dot.
hallerd 9 months ago 5
This has got to be one of the most beautiful and inspiring clips I have ever watched. I can not say exactly how this clip (and other Sagan Series clips) makes me feel, because there are no words to describe it. If we all just put away the materialistic constructs of society and let go of all the barriers and differences, we would achieve things so great that today we wouldn't even be able to imagine in our wildest dreams!
1991Aski 9 months ago
What is it specifically that they are celebrating at 1:28?
avenger15 9 months ago
@avenger15
The KFC Double Down.
Godhatesfatpeople 9 months ago 2
@avenger15 the Mars rover landing of Spirit or Opportunity (don't remember which)
hiral56 9 months ago
Simple and Fantastic.
RyoWish1 9 months ago
27 899 viewv and only 1041 likes...
WTF ?
Croustifiel 9 months ago
Our dream is to dance among the stars, my garden is humanities knowledge bequeathed to wisdom is held in destiny's palm.
liaxktsea 9 months ago
4 people are a afraid of what may one day be
mutalix 9 months ago in playlist The Sagan Series by Reid Gower
The video at 1:32 of the Space Shuttle in orbit is being played backward, it is moving east to west.
oisiaa 9 months ago
Another amazing video.
Frankyspanky69 9 months ago
4 people have no soul
DanielVGonzalez 9 months ago 4
God...he was so beautiful.
HeyRuka 9 months ago
One of your best yet (though #1 is still my favorite) - this was extremely powerful and definitely made me tear up. Beautiful work. Great choice of music too - gotta love Sufjan. Perfect. Thanks.
trisweb 9 months ago
i love it. really i do. i hope you never stop making these and I hope you understand just what impact you have on people by making these videos.
Sinnum 9 months ago
This is what the very first scene of "Enterprise" should have been.
dannyboylee 9 months ago 3
[weeps quietly at his desk]
mjkobb 9 months ago 3
This is about an hour and a bit too short :(
another excellent video in an excellent series.
Ten80Foil 9 months ago
Oh man, these videos always give me goosebumps. I really enjoy what you're doing with these videos. Keep up the great work! :)
Kiriana20 9 months ago 2
i think 4 people accidentally clicked the thumbs down instead of the thumbs up
dkman222 9 months ago
Like x10^20
eagleapex 9 months ago
@eagleapex Like * 6.02 * 10^23
TheKillysOwn 9 months ago
my nigga
hameed 9 months ago 3
you don't own space nase-a owns space
buchan23 9 months ago
@buchan23 Dammit ricky
maceireann 9 months ago
Beautiful as always.
xxplicitt004 9 months ago
So they stole the RAF's moto, changing to a different synonym does not a different moto make.
kahnindustries 9 months ago
@kahnindustries
No one stole any motto. NASA's motto is "For the benefit of all." Ad Astra per Aspera it is a common Latin phrase.
2007ASpaceOdyssey 9 months ago
@2007ASpaceOdyssey Actually, Ad Astra per Aspera is the official motto of the state of Kansas. But as the state that discovered the planet pluto, I think we too feel the passion of Carl Sagan at the infinite glorious beyond.
skellum6 9 months ago
Beautiful.
Qutter 9 months ago
Immensely powerfully inspiring! THANK YOU DAMEWSE, THANK YOU CARL SAGAN
housewive60 9 months ago
I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite series on Earth
bunnyhallow 9 months ago 6
@bunnyhallow I'm actually playing Mass Effect 2 at the moment and he just said that in-game!
xxplicitt004 9 months ago
Is there anything more disappointing in the fact that our generations have given up on the strive to go further more into the void?
theycallmenavid 9 months ago 5
@theycallmenavid Yes: The fact that they're more worried about killing each other over petty differences.
lilwyvern4 9 months ago
I'm tired of watching these tear-inducing ads. I wish I could /do/ something with this. I would literally give my left hand to go into space.
punchingjudy 9 months ago
@punchingjudy I'm pretty sure that you'd need your left hand to remain task-effective in space. I understand your sentiment, though.
5594927576 9 months ago
I always get choked up when I see the Columbia crew. RIP guys
captainofiron 9 months ago
How do you get such high quality footage? They always look like HD
frankmademedoit 9 months ago
dude SUCH a good edit! perfect!
only thing I wish is for the end graphics to be a bit better..but hey thats just nitpicking!! So moving and touching, you are doing good for humanity :)
OnATShirt 9 months ago
1:22 was my favorite part, such a sense of accomplishment
dmasterfunk15 9 months ago
Please keep on making these videos.
VictoriaBigDaddy 9 months ago
Another masterpiece.
zudthespud 9 months ago
Carl Sagan, I wonder where we would be if everyone knew about you, and if everyone shared your love of science and the universe.
TubeYouDVD 9 months ago 4
I found that incredibly moving.
mungabba 9 months ago 4
1:36 where in the world is this?? It's not Madagascar...
forddj418 9 months ago
@forddj418 Sri Lanka
TeamEklips 9 months ago
@forddj418 India ;)
RndmSpn90 9 months ago
@forddj418 Sri Lanka i think, judging by shape, although im not 100%
Splooshiba 9 months ago
Carl Sagan...FUCK YEAH!!
Caeseur 9 months ago 4
Still loving this series. I just wish that they were slightly longer :).
wasdom01 9 months ago
Why isn't NASA picking up on this? Where is their effort to spark the interest of Space Exploration for not just a single nation, but the whole world?
fuawe 9 months ago
Great series.
proceedapathy 9 months ago
Interesting note: Carl was not a fan of the space shuttle program.
SaganAppreciationSoc 9 months ago 6
@SaganAppreciationSoc [Citation needed]
Svordin 9 months ago
@Svordin
A quick search online will show many comments by Carl about how putting people into low orbit to study newts and tomatoes in low-G was not exploring space. He also said unmanned probes would have been cheaper.
SaganAppreciationSoc 9 months ago
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Svordin 9 months ago
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@SaganAppreciationSoc
After a Google search lead me to Wikipedia, the Wikipedia citation lead me to find this interview with Carlie Rose in 1994: [YouTube]/watch?v=yXic3pK1QMg
Svordin 9 months ago