The 1993 Bunyan Lecture: Carl Sagan - “Is There Intelligent Life on Earth?”
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- 1993 Apr 24 Carl Sagan, Cornell University - “Is There Intelligent Life on Earth?”
VHS tape from 1993; cuts off suddenly at 2 hrs, 3min. - Наука та технологія
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Exceptional human beings imparting knowledge and wisdom.
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OK, Elon Musk fans - if you want to know what an ACTUAL human hero looks like, sounds like, and acts like, then look no further than Carl Sagan.
C’mon, i admire both! One is a scientist and visionaire the other one is an engineer, visionaire and businessman, both worthy of praise and admiration
Carl was a brilliant guy
Sagan, although he regretted it later and defended him, was front and center in silencing and censoring Immanuel Velikovsky and in forcing the publisher to drop Velikovsky as a client despite having been no#1 on the the bestsellers list for 11 straight weeks, something that had not happened before or since and opposite to the values he preached. To add insult to injury it was alleged that Velikovsky was pushing pseudoscience even though much of what he was proposing was self admitted speculation. Velikovsky has since been validated on the radio signals from Jupiter, The magnetized nature of moon rocks, the atmospheric composition and temperature of Venus, The electrical nature of Saturn and dozens of other points used to motivate his speculation. Sagan admitted the treatment of Velikovsky was wrong in his Cosmos series but stopped short of issuing an apology. He also clearly made the statement carrying bitterness from his consistent defeat at the hands of Velikovsky in 1 to 1 debates and couldn't resist getting in a couple of barbed comments, it was observed by many at the time that the only time they saw Sagan flusted was during his discussions with Velikovsky. That is not an excuse by the values of science that Sagan promotes so eloquently. I say this as a fan of Contact and SETI but not as a fan of burying those who disagree with you when they should be held in the very highest echelons of science for their remarkable intuitive grasp of scientific thinking personally and individually overturning thinking in 46 different scientific disciplines.
To make a comparison such as that, holds next to no merit. Both men reached their pinnacle in completely different worlds. In the most fundamental sense. Being a visionary is a rare trait these days, so for Musk and Sagan to stay true on their vision is something I greatly respect. It's something all others should strive for
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I listen to Carl anytime I need to relax, motivation, and dream of the cosmos 😢❤
Sagan was so amazing they had to introduce the guy that introduced him.
That's what I really hate, intro's to 'important' lectures. Everyone knows who they've come to see and doesn't need anyone to tell them anything about the lecturer. They just can't help themselves. "Welcome all, Carl Sagan!" Would have been quite enough. :)
A physics poet. Took the most difficult language of nature and the stars and made it sound like it was right next door for anyone to grab hold and understand. One of the brilliant minds in the history of mankind. RIP to a legend
A true pioneer in a complex and complicated branch of the physical sciences which he simplified to a point where children are drawn and captivated by it! You are missed, Caal! You are missed!
I couldn’t agree more. Well said.
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Legend
Carl sagan
I am a student from Nepal studying scinece
His words inspire me to
Read science
Respect and Rip
Legned Carl Sagan
He indeed have touched alot of us, nice to see others from same country here.
hello im from nepal too studying science . was really amazed to know im not the only fan from nepal ! 🤩
Your name sounds like you are from Indonesia. Thanks for your kind words.
is this a poem?
I am also from Nepal and Sagan became an inspiration, when I was in my eighth grade, I got to listen to him for the first time. Now, I am an undergrad student of physics at the Central Campus of Technology. And after my graduation, I want to bring changes in my country Nepal, as Sagan tried to bring in the USA.
Does anyone else suddenly realise they've been smiling whenever Carl Sagan is talking? Despite the sadness of knowing that he'd be gone three years later, and that he probably knew it himself at this time, I still found myself smiling the whole way through this ... What a human!
If there were sainthoods, and I'm not saying there are. But if there were I would suspect those such as sagan, hitchens, ghandhi, and such are probably saints. And to look upon a saint, even a soon to be saint how do you but smile.
And crying…😕
@@bengee1040 personally I think Carl Sagan is a saint in a category of its own. I don’t think Hitchens showed the same generous humanity. And Gandhi had his issues. But Carl? I haven’t been able to find him a flaw yet.
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@@Retromantique Same...
Sadly missed, Sagan must certainly be one of the greatest presenters of ideas ever. a brilliant mind gone to soon.
He's not gone just entered another state of existence. He became one with all again. Playing his tune in the cosmic Symphonie of creation.
Every year or so I watch Contact and every time I do I get a tear in my eye when "For Carl' comes up at the end.
R.I.P Mr Sagan. I'm sure he's out there Somewhere with all of the Other Great Minds Learning Even More, Getting Their Minds Blown From the Great Creator !!👉😜😇😇😇😇
Carl, you are missed by billions and billions.
Carl would not find that amusing. That quote pissed him off.
@@scott6504 It's a joke dude. Carl was annoyed by that but he did say it just for fun once. Trust me I know more about CS than you can imagine. Have a nice day!
@@saganworshipper6062 I know, I was trying to get a reaction. I'm just messing with you. Sagan was an awesome guy. Have a good one 😁
HE NEVER SAID ITTTTTTTTT =)
There is a kind of odd joke: I started an Atheist group on Facebook, and it has a cult following.
Carl was the motivation I needed to get my career on the right path. We all miss him to this very day.
same
he's in the next place now. i'll see you there
@@Gaybraham.Lincoln He really isn't, he never believed in the fairy tales of "Afterlife". He was a true scientist, to the end. Highly intelligent, always said "It's a wonderful story, but there is NO evidence.".
The Legendary Carl Sagan.
Grateful for the invention of recorded sound and images as I listen to Carl Sagan.
nicely said
Me, too. 😊
Only Good Ol' Carl- said it one way, then out as he changed it & sent a RESUMÉ OF WHAT WE CAN DO AS SLAVES FOR LABOR & HAVING GOLD, NOT MUCH FOR DEFENSE AS THEY SEE IT, NOR THE TECH LEVEL OF THE BEINGS WHO ALL SENT A GENTLE- NOT TOUGH-🎉 IF THEY WANTED TO. BREEDING STOCK, READY TO BE PUT TOGETHER & OUR FEW NEEDS ARE EASY TO MEET!
Thank you again, carl Baby. Earth's only Ambassador?‽
The concept of planet Earth being the center of the universe was replaced by the selfie
your comment captures our current time, on many levels
A mirror. He showed us our own reflection
People don't like what they see in the mirror, because most are prejudice, hateful, ignorant, morons.
Crazy to think that - if Carl Sagan were alive today - he would be 84. Well into his mid eighties. And even at such an old age, I wonder what kinds of contributions to science he would make, if at all. Moreover, I wonder what kind of impact he would have on our world and our planet.
Nicholas Wilkinson Well even so, he still accomplished more than 99.9999% of other human beings while he was alive imo.
You mean our world and solar system?
I don't believe it to be your intention, but you speak as if he does not still contribute. He continues to inspire young minds, including my nephew. He is 8 years old and loves watching Cosmos. Googol is his favorite subject for now. Thanks Carl.
maybe, Trump haven't been elected...
@@plantpowered269 Look up Carl's "Bamboozled" quote along with his warning about only those in government understanding science. He saw Trump coming decades away.
Wow... this man was so amazing. I never seen more comments about a person who's past, be full of admiration, respect, love, and longing. Everyone brings up the fact that he's dead but do so in their own unique way. Its absolutely beautiful.. Carl Sagan would be filled with such delight if knew now how much people in the world still cared about his vision.
this man died way too early
"Btw, There's a fundamental reason why flash photography and projection slides wont work" Carl Sagan is humbling brilliant. Such a role model.. Even though she was probably taking a picture of Mr. Sagan.
It's comforting just listening to him speak
i love how easily he shows our species to be silly and infantile despite our glorious miraculous achievements. : )
"There's a fundamental reason why flash photography on projected slides won't work." - Carl Sagan XD
@ 53:25. ROFLMAO!
@@pabloherrera7210 I think someone tried taking a picture maybe?
@@pabloherrera7210 at 53:25, if you look closely you can see a flash of light. That was probably someone in the audience who took a picture.
I'm here to remind you about your comment Alice💪🏽💪🏾.
I love the way he pronounce the words with soo much interest , so poetic ....everything articulated down into sentences , and his voice fits perfect for it ....hsh
Mr Sagan,, One of the greatest Humans to ever walk the earth
Amen!
Carl Sagan .... my hero since I was 10 years of age.
Mine, too, since about that same age!
@@AALavdas wholly agree. I first read the COSMOS when I was just 11yrs old, and watched the series which aired in the UK on BBC2. It changed my whole outlook on life. One of many I have found though out my life. Dr Sagan is greatly missed. His ideas of introducing young kids to the universe with the message be what you can be, your imagination is the future. I always remember a story he told, he went as a kid to his local library and asked the librarian could he have a book on Stars, the lady librarian returned saying here you go kid! it was a book about the Hollywood stars of the era. He politely said no a book about the Sun you know stars. Just goes to show how dumb we treat Children. Sagan a true genius of our time, I hope in the future he goes down in history with the greats.
Mine too. FYI, I know you're more of a math[s] person, but an ellipsis is... Wait for it... Three dots, no space before, one after, capital letter following. Just some step in your prep. :D :P
math(s)*
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A thought occurred to me as Mr Sagan was describing all the greenhouse gases we are adding to this planet. The aliens might believe that we are not indigenous to this planet but are terraforming it.
The way carl is able to articulate complex ideas into simpler form has motivated non science people to take interest in science and physics. Indeed he is one of the greatest mind to ever lived on this ''pale blue dot''.
Thank you to the uploader of this Carl Sagan talk. 🌺
Of all the famous scientists who ever lived, Carl was beyond doubt the most influential the one who inspired so many. rip Carl, you died way too soon😢
Nobody knows who this fool was. And nobody cares.
My dad kinda knew Sagan. He worked as a photographer on the set of Cosmos, just taking behind-the-scenes shots of Sagan, the crew, the sets. There's a really nice shot of my dad and Sagan talking. My dad tells me that even after he became very famous he was still very friendly and would talk to anyone. He's got a couple Sagan stories, nothing very interesting, they weren't close or anything. But the way my dad describes him, he was a very nice man.
to hisvorpalsword, you must be very proud, these moments are the moments that make you smile after thinking about them, also, I could just imagine seeing a big undated black & white photograph of Carl Sagan with a smile on his face talking with another person heads slightly tilted, both talking, well really at this point The photo marks a most profound historical event, & I am not sure if your Father is still alive or not, but if I was you, I would find that photo, get it processed & enlarged as big as poster size, & put it up in the lounge room with a lovely framed background, think about this, you do this "& maybe within your lifetime we finally make contact, at least on the mainstream aspect, I don't presume to think it hasn't happened, but that in the big picture the period of the moment scince that photo taken, until the moment our species finds out that we have a much larger cosmic family, well the moment of the photo until the moment of confirmation of other life is like a time wise galactic nano second, because the relavence of that photo time wise until we observe fruits of our labour in terms of a young space faring planet, is currently still very relevant even if the photograph is like a classic black & white 1960's photo.
He probably did know him then. Because Carl was very down to earth.
Carl Sagan was a miracle worker because when he explained things a layman like me could understand every word he was saying and I have always loved it
Thank you, Carl Sagan, Rest in everlasting Peace.
He’s not resting, he’s dead, deceased, expired. He’s gone to join the choir eternal. What you have here is a dead scientist.
Stop inserting religious claptrap on the great man
@@gowdsake7103I wonder what Sagan would say about the current nihilism and despair of today's generation.
Extremely poignant, for so many different reasons.
Thanks to the uploaders for sharing!
Prof. Sagan was indeed a stalwart among modern scientists...
He died too soon :( I'd love to hear his thoughts on subjects today like dark matter/ energy, mars missions, elon musk etc.
Dark bullshit pal.
We have NDT.
What are talking about. Dark matter / energy is not a new subject. Whats there to ponder about Elon? You crazy!
I could hear him say "Next slide please" all day. Lol.
I've just recently discovered Carl Sagan, fell in love with his legacy, and found out that he died. I'm listening this with awe and grief, and can't reconcile that he is no more among us.
I can imagine how disappointed he would have been if he had known what happened during these 30 years: Trump, Amazon forest on fire, a very little progress in greenhouse gases pollution, hunger, devalvation of education, nuclear threat is still real...😥
I urge you to read or listen to "The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" and you don't have to imagine anything, as he warned us these things would happen in this book, written back in 1995...
Not many people know about him anymore. I first read Cosmos back in the 90's when I was in high school. It was an eye opener and it encouraged me to delve into science. I was very sad when he died back in 1996.
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We need to preserve these recordings for all humanity.
I remember watching Cosmo. Excellent series. He was brilliant in taking complex subjects and making a easy to understand scenario. I was so sad when we lost him. Thanks Dr. Sagan
Yes, I cried when I learned of his passing. …and my favorite quote from the original Cosmos series was when Dr. Sagan said, “In the deepest sense, the search for extraterrestrial life is the search for who we are.”
2:03:33, without even realizing it, he said that the world needed to unite against a pandemic 27 years before they had to. He really did think ahead.
right before the video cuts to black, where can I find the full version of this by the way?
Pandemics occur often and are easy to predict.
One of the greatest minds of our times
Nobody was saying the Earth is flat when Carl Sagan was alive
They certainly were. The International Flat Earth Research Society was formed in 1956. They just didn't have the internet to organize and amplify their delusion on present scales.
@@Muonium1 Nor they had people paying as much undue attention to them.
But they are now so organized and perhaps composed of the tiny minority voting thumbs down to this video.
no we just didnt know about it because People couldnt just believe every meaning they were inspired by online, because some sciencetist were just creating that universe
Indeed. And nobody was saying much of anything relating to our existence that wasn't first vindicated by Mr. Sagan. To watch Cosmos in real time when it was first aired was a wonderfully fresh and enlightening program of which I always watched wihout fail. It eventually went on to become a timeless and engaging way to look at life on Earth and in turn, our place in the immense distances and power of our solar system. I'd like to believe Carl is where he wanted to be long before his heartbreaking passing.
You hit the nail on the head, again!!!! I started to view all your u tube videos since only July 2021 but I’ve watched , listened and verified 3-5 hours each night and you opened my mind to Life!!!!
This is a must view by all in Life!!!
All in Governments also!!! We are we’re blessed by your life- i thank you!!!
The man is genius. The first book I ever read was from him about our solar system. He would turn in his grave if we told him today there are still millions of people who insist the earth is flat! I know how that hurts a living human, but it does not hurt him any longer. I tend to say things as they are - which brings me often in trouble. The truth is troubling and I see Carl's frustration about ignorance between the lines of his speeches. RIP CARL SAGAN.
20:30 lmao Carl was actually very funny, I love the emphasis he puts on BOONdocks. It makes me laugh every time I watch this lecture, which I come back to regularly. RIP Carl we miss you, there will never be another quite like you. I enjoy Neil DeGrasse Tyson a whole lot, and he I believe he is the best from our era and does a fantastic job in his own way. But Carl was a very special individual and I still stand by my original statement. I also really enjoy the work done by Brian Cox as an honorable mention, the man is constantly smiling and you can tell how much he enjoys his work and bringing knowledge to people that otherwise might not learn about it
Absolutely right!
Great minds are not bound by time. We are lucky to have records of such people as Carl, so that we can still be taught by them when they are no longer with us.
Carl Sagan
🖖🥺
You inspired us all, good sir
Thank you for rescuing this wonderful talk!
85 yesterday. Happy Birthday!
Thanks for posting, love the Q&A
Starts at 9:50.
thanks
Yes, the whole world misses this great man
The sudden ending is our full teaching moment. And we have to ponder, if he was alive today - so much is in this lecture, imagine what he would be saying today. Maybe our fate is to end quickly....after a civilization festooned with billions of brilliant cosmological discoveries.
i'm parked in the galactic boondocks, please help, lol
It's interesting how much of this lecture is also featured in Sagan's book Pale Blue Dot (e.g, the segment about cars being Earth's dominant organisms)
A man like this deserves a sound engineer not the janitor.
So much knowledge, real genius
Lighting and sound crews dropped a bollock on this lecture. Still, great to hear Carl in the last years of his life :)
Clever, eloquent, witty and very very cool
... Dr Carl Sagan, the consummate thinker, one of the finest students of Logic that I know of. one of my very few personal Heroes ... Rest in Peace, and know if you can, what a great loss your mortality was ...
These recent vids have been KILLIN it!
His clarity has always been a breath of fresh air to me.
How sad that such an intelligent man as Carl Sagan was, had to die, instead of all those horrible politicians and other people in power that are still alive doing so much harm to us , to the earth, or to the "Pale blue dot" as Carl Sagan called it.
It's so rare to find someone like him. What a legend.
Brilliant man, excellent presenter and speaker , great sense of humor and decent human being.
Cosmos what is the best book an even better TV series. It was on a level anybody could understand.
What a wonderful and refreshing spirit
The Bil Hicks of Astronomy. Funny, brilliant, and died too soon...
I do acknowledge it was a striking vue in this video.
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Great video.
I love how this video was ripped from an old VHS tape
And May I add to that ebullient introduction many marijuana growers are deeply indebted to him.
This is a diamond.
it's better than diamond, it's stardust.
انت السابق وأنا اللاحق ي دكتور ساجان ، سلام الئ روحك التي لن تعود لهذا العالم الفاني
هههههههه
fantastic lecture !!!
What a genius man this was. After learning, reading, hearing and seeing this much from him I proudly can say, he is one of 2 personalities that clearly and strongly influenced my life. Thank you so much carl, so so so much.
Wonderful
I'm starting to believe in life in other solar systems.
Sagan was a great man.
The Q&A is the best part!
There is no truly intelligent lifr on Earth.
I am so happy I can even comment this time whilst mankind remembers him.
Remember what he said.
He is more important to mankind than any of you humans know
I love this man.
Before i say this i love hitchens and harris. This guy is my new HERO
Unlimited "Thanks" to you, Carl, wherever you are.
He's nowhere... he's in the same place he was before he was born. His leftover physical bits are currently feeding worms.
This desperately needs to be remastered. The audio is horrible and the video could use cleaning up also.
For those looking for the bunion lecture, I'm working on it it's just been difficult to find the time recently.
Death is a very sad thing but the truth is better
Master of masters Humble as none.
Watch and listen to Carl segan at night to relax n go to sleep 😴. Love him. Super interesting and intelligent.
Many valid points. My life has changed since picking up your book. Rip Carl Sagan. Rest in Paradise friend
Phillip Anthony C. jr. 2pac pacman which book did you read?
so video is cut when is most important at end .
Such an amazing human being .. wish he was around..😢
It's a funny convention still common today to have someone introduce someone to introduce someone at a lecture.
In response to the title - yes, but I'm only visiting.....
Actual Carl Sagan starts at 9:20. You're welcome.
If anybody deserves to be part of the cosmos, it's def Mr. Sagan my hero!! The human race still doesn't get it, sad~
Intellect + charisma = ⭐️
Starts at 9:25
Thank you.
can someone please help me find this old tape/recording..
years ago i was given a cassette and it had a scientist explaining life on earth from the perspective of an alien flying by with out actually landing on earth. he talks about their observation of us as a species destroying a beautiful planet. i think it was carl sagan but im not sure?? please if anyone knows of the recoding im talking about let me know
He definitely wrote it though. It's in first chapter of the book Cosmos, "billions and billions."
"A galaxy is composed of gas and dust and stars billions upon billions of stars."