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1. Carl Sagan knew this 30 years ago...

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 06:11 PM

Nov 5

Carl Sagan discussed the critical relationship between society, science, and technology, emphasizing that a society dependent on science and technology cannot thrive if its citizens are ignorant of these fields. He famously warned that this "combustible mix of ignorance and power" would eventually lead to disaster...

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Carl Sagan knew this 30 years ago... Moostache Nov 5 #1