Sagan warned us almost two decades ago ago.

[Skidmore]

Who heard?

http://www.upworthy.com/a-science-icon-died-17-years-ago-in-his-last-interview-he-made-a-warning-that-gives-me-goosebumps-5?c=uf

[Frustratedlady]

1. He was so sharp.

I hadn't seen this interview before. Thanks for posting it.

[Bigmack]

2. Carl Sagan kick...nt

[polichick]

3. Yes, the people have to be educated and "practice skepticism"...

"interrogating" those in authority.

[yellowcanine]

5. But Sagan didn't anticipate skepticism based on scientific ignorance.

Skepticism based on clear scientific thinking is one thing. Skepticism based on ignorance of basic science is quite another.

[polichick]

6. Right. Just pointing out that it's our job to be skeptical and to "interrogate" leaders.

[TheKentuckian]

4. One of the wisest souls of our times. Auto kick