Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, cosmologist, author, and science communicator, renowned for his ability to popularize complex scientific concepts. He played a pivotal role in the search for extraterrestrial life and was instrumental in the planning of several NASA missions, including the Viking landers on Mars. Sagan authored numerous books, including the best-selling 'Cosmos,' which accompanied a television series of the same name, bringing science to the general public in an accessible and engaging manner. His work emphasized the importance of critical thinking and the scientific method, and he advocated for environmental protection and nuclear disarmament.
Born on Nov 09, 1934 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,628 | $2,000,000 | 749$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,553 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,105 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,545 | $68,000 | 26$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 18 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 44,013 | $34,000 | 51$ |
| Totals | 7 | 148,552,101 | 91,860 | $3,585,900 | 1,440$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Zahnle consciously tried to invoke an image that Carl Sagan would have used.
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Nepal:
Carl Sagan was a famous American astronomer who proposed an unusual calendar based on the cosmic timeline.
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Spain:
Carl Sagan is remembered as a producer of fabulous imaginaries for humanity.
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Jamaica:
Katy Perry was listening to Cosmos by Carl Sagan to help her unwind before bed.
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Croatia:
Carl Sagan was one of the influential figures interviewed by David Sheff.
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Costa Rica:
Carl Sagan referred to Earth as the shore of the cosmic ocean.
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Italy:
Carl Sagan taught us that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
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United Kingdom:
Carl Sagan's lectures are being explored by Aderin-Pocock to understand how our knowledge of space has evolved.
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Honduras:
Carl Sagan referred to Earth as the 'pale blue dot'.
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Spain:
Carl Sagan created a gold disc for the Voyager 1 spacecraft containing various elements of Earth.
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