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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,396 | $1,400,000 | 760$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 179,723 | $350,000 | 1,061$ |
| Totals | 2 | 106,063,468 | 205,119 | $1,750,000 | 1,821$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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South Africa:
Nasa moon-landing consultant, astronomer, planetary scientist and sage Carl Sagan gave the dichotomy perspective.
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Spain:
Carl Sagan led the committee of experts at NASA that did not include 'The Blue Danube' in the Voyager Golden Records.
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Greece:
Carl Sagan is quoted regarding the need for extraordinary evidence for extraordinary claims in the context of potential life detection.
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Spain:
Carl Sagan is quoted regarding the need for extraordinary evidence for extraordinary claims.
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Paraguay:
Carl Sagan guides us from the origin of the universe to the confines of scientific imagination.
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Portugal:
Carl Sagan is referenced as the iconic figure who described the planet as a 'pale blue dot'.
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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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