Carl Sagan And Religion || REACTION || From a Vedic Perspective

In this video, we analyse the thoughts of Carl Sagan on Religion and theories concerning theological schools, and compare thoughts expressed by the Vedic Scholars of India, in the sole attempt to recognise harmony and shared vision in the pursuit of Truth.

About Carl Sagan:

Carl Sagan (1934-1996) was an American astrophysicist, astronomer, author, and science communicator. He is best known for his profound contributions to popularizing science and his ability to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and the general public.

Sagan possessed a remarkable ability to captivate audiences with his enthusiastic and accessible approach to science education. His acclaimed television series, "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage," which originally aired in 1980, brought the wonders of the universe into millions of homes worldwide. Through his engaging narration and vivid imagery, Sagan shared his deep knowledge and sense of awe for the cosmos, inspiring countless individuals to explore and appreciate the mysteries of the universe.

Beyond his television presence, Sagan made significant scientific contributions. His work on planetary exploration, including studies on the atmospheres of Venus and Mars, played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of these celestial bodies. He also played a key role in the Voyager spacecraft missions, providing valuable insights into the outer planets and their moons.

In addition to his scientific endeavors, Sagan authored numerous bestselling books, such as "Cosmos," "The Dragons of Eden," and "Pale Blue Dot." His writing combined scientific rigor with poetic eloquence, encouraging readers to contemplate humanity's place in the cosmos and the importance of scientific literacy in shaping a better future.

Carl Sagan's enduring legacy lies not only in his scientific achievements but also in his passion for spreading scientific knowledge to the masses. His ability to ignite curiosity and instill a sense of wonder about the universe continues to inspire generations of scientists, science communicators, and individuals who appreciate the beauty and significance of scientific exploration.

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[ramdeoramkissoon]

Thought provoking video....there is more we don't know than what we know...more please

[aquastudio]

Really nice to get your perspective and to also learn how in Indian academia students learn about philosophy and science, and I am actually referring to your other reaction video on “Christopher Hitchens Best Speech, ” where you gave lots of examples on Vedic scriptures/teachings. Christopher Hitchens, who’s actually my number one admirer of articulate thinkers and orators with regards to religion from anti-theistic views, another one is Richard Dawkins and his Darwinian views. Here, Carl Sagan engages in these interviews with this calm demeanour and eloquent articulation that it’s mesmerising, yet he’s making a lot of sense in his past discussions to me, as I’ve mentioned.

I’ve been an agnostic (both speculative and weak kind) for a long time, even being brought up in a Christian Orthodox society and being ‘pseudo-Christian’ at the start, but now I think I am leaning more towards atheism in that it is not so much the atheistic views that are pushing me to be one, but rather their scientific and philosophical mindsets that have greatly persuaded me to think more critically about religion in the grand scheme of how it has been used on people, especially in institutions, or as Althusser used to coin, “ideological state apparatuses, ” more of a classified generic term. Really like the response and dialogue!

Likewise, it’s important to not negate the scientific progress that’s been made throughout the course of the ‘saga of science’, as I would put it. There was a lot to be discovered and will continue to be; therefore, the road doesn’t end until we have really been made certain that the empirical evidence does not falsify the hypotheses made by the numerous scientists to reach an objective conclusion that’s been scientifically validated after such use of evidence.

[lyndonmaddison]

Refreshing to see the intelligent and entertaining perspective of a non-christian. Very impressive and really well done. I really miss Carl Sagan and Christopher Hitchens too.

[reynaldotaningco]

I like the way some points being explained intellectually. Let's have more videos like this.

[amanmishra-klzk]

I will watch your content cause it helped me think more

[richardbeckmann]

If time has no beginning today could never arrive.

[asokvetiyatil]

Is there a limit to misinterpret Carl Sagan!

[pikachuvolt]

But what is the evidence that universe don't have a beginning or it is cyclic?

[majorravindran]

I don’t think you are any where closer to what you are trying to say, Vedic and stuff like that how can you sort of compare
Any way waste of time
I just happened to see this nonsense by accident

[timjohnston]

Chicken and came first because chicken came from dinosaur