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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,969 | $2,000,000 | 1,157$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,754 | $1,400,000 | 861$ |
| Totals | 3 | 115,871,226 | 69,861 | $4,100,000 | 2,514$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Spain:
Sagan reflected on the famous image captured by Voyager 1, emphasizing the significance of Earth as our home.
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Italy:
Carl Sagan is the author of the novel on which the film Contact is based.
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Switzerland:
Carl Sagan is noted for his concept of 'baloney detection'.
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United Kingdom:
Carl Sagan compiled the Golden Record, which was launched into space in 1977.
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Canada:
Carl Sagan's lectures about extraterrestrial life open and close the movie.
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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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