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 (91 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 75,943 | $610,000 | 552$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,992,949 | 75,943 | $610,000 | 552$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iran:
Carl Sagan's famous quote about extraordinary claims needing extraordinary evidence was referenced.
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Israel:
Emma Stone admires Carl Sagan for his philosophy and science.
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Guatemala:
Carl Sagan is quoted regarding the need for extraordinary evidence for extraordinary claims.
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Bolivia:
Emma Stone cites Carl Sagan as one of her favorite people, highlighting his belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
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United Kingdom:
One of my favourite people who has ever lived is [astronomer] Carl Sagan.
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Spain:
Carl Sagan proclaimed that we are made of star stuff in his famous book Cosmos.
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Liechtenstein:
Carl Sagan described Earth as a 'pale blue dot' to illustrate its vulnerability in the vast universe.
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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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