The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark By Carl Sagan and 2

A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace“A glorious book A spirited defense of science From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.” Los Angeles TimesHow can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well being of our democratic institutions.Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms.Praise for The Demon Haunted World“Powerful A stirring defense of informed rationality Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing.” The Washington Post Book World“Compelling.” USA Today“A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity.” The Sciences“Passionate.” San Francisco Examiner Chronicle The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

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Do you like to question things? Well you should like this book. There are two keys aspects to this book: 1. A detailed analysis of unsubstantiated beliefs 2. An exploration of critical thinking 1. Sagan describes all sorts of unusual The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark This book sets out why we should all be sceptical of almost any claim, whether from authority or not, but not to let our scepticism drown out our wonder of the natural world. A healthy balance of the two is needed to ensure that, on the one hand we don't become gullible The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark Although slightly dated now, this book was an enjoyable and quite illuminating read as to the ridiculous and hideously ignorant thought that went on through the ages throughout Europe and in N.America right through to the time of this writing. It was quite telling to find The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

I love Carl Sagan and everything about him. I have watched Cosmos multiple times over and find it so stirring I am almost moved to tears at points. So I am writing this as a Sagan fan. This book contains lots of great Sagan stuff: an evenhanded look at the The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark I think this is a 'must read' book ,Carl Sagan was a brilliant cosmologist and polymath. This is not necessary about science what we know about the world and the universe or chemistry , physics and biology, but about the objective way in which scientist think and how they The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark Great man. Great book. Let's get the minor criticisms out of the way first. Carl can ramble slightly at times. His points are valid and thought provoking. However, I felt that a little editing was required. That asidewonderful. Clear, balanced, unbiased and honest. He The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark A wonderful debunking of pseudoscience. I laughed out loud when Carl Sagan listed the many and various sciences targeted at the gullible. The comedy punch line was the inclusion of long term financial forecasting. There is plenty of drivel spouted in TV The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark He predicted the level of ignorance and anti science sentiment we see today. He warned us about the rise of flat earthers, moon landing conspiracists, anti vaxers, fake news, alternative facts, religious fanatics,
He did it in 1996. The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark