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The Demon-Haunted World

Book • 1995

In 'The Demon-Haunted World,' Carl Sagan warns about the dangers of a scientifically illiterate society.

He argues that the rise of pseudoscience and superstition threatens our ability to make informed decisions and undermines the foundations of democracy.

The book advocates for the use of critical and skeptical thinking, presenting a 'baloney detection kit' to help readers distinguish between scientific evidence and pseudoscientific claims.

Sagan discusses various forms of pseudoscience, including UFO sightings, astrology, and faith healing, and emphasizes the importance of science education and literacy in navigating the complexities of the modern world.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by Stephen Dubner, referencing Sagan's concerns about the decline of critical thinking in America.

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Mentioned by

Dave Farley

as a book that enumerates an anti-bullshit detector.

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Mentioned by

David McRaney

, quoting an excerpt that discusses critical thinking and the dangers of losing the ability to question authority.

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Mentioned by

Ann Druyan

as a warning of what happens in a society based on science and high technology, from which most are excluded.

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Erwähnt von

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als skeptische Literatur.

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Mentioned by

Brian Keating

as Sagan's last book, focusing on critical thinking and skepticism in a world full of misinformation.

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Mentioned by

Jesse Michels

in the context of UFO disclosure and Sagan's potential belief in the phenomenon.

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Empfohlen von

Gregor Honsel

und

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als Klassiker der Wissenschaftskommunikation, der ein leidenschaftliches Plädoyer für wissenschaftliches Denken darstellt.

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Mentioned by

Jamie Curcio

in relation to his book "The Demon-Haunted World", discussing the importance of critical thinking and skepticism.

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Mentioned by

Evan Bernstein

in relation to a quote about the dumbing down of America.

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Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

in the introduction, highlighting Carl Sagan's influence on his work and the Skeptic Society.

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Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

to illustrate the concept of untestable hypotheses using the analogy of an invisible dragon.

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Mentioned by

James Emery White

when describing naturalism as the ultimate arbiter of truth and reality.

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Mentioned by

Evan Bernstein

while discussing the impact of Carl Sagan's work on the show.

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Mentioned by

Seth Andrews

as a seminal figure in science communication, whose work continues to inspire.

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Mentioned by

Josh Szeps

in the final discussion about secularism and religion.

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Recommended by a listener as relevant to current events, noting it offers solace from past dark periods.

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Mentioned by Connor as a book exploring pseudoscience and the scientific method.

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Recommended by

Christopher Ryan

as a book that saw some shit coming.

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