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Pale Blue Dot: Vision of the Human Future in Space
About this Episode
Explore humanity's place in the cosmos, contrasting our ancient history as wanderers and foragers with the profound cosmic perspective revealed by modern space exploration. A significant portion details the chronology of robotic and human space missions, highlighting milestones like the Voyager spacecraft's grand tour of the outer solar system and the Apollo Moon landings. The text further examines the scientific implications of planetary discoveries, discussing the search for life on Mars, the geology of Venus and the moons of Jupiter, and the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Ultimately, Sagan advocates for the continued exploration and eventual settlement of other worlds as a crucial step for the long-term survival and fulfillment of the human species, especially in light of both natural threats (asteroids) and self-inflicted dangers (climate change).
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You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
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Get the Book now from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Pale-Blue-Dot-Vision-Future/dp/0747215537?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=911a34c28ff9c3d8d7055fc3e442a12c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Produced by Podcai Studio:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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