Carl Sagan Christmas Lecture 1 - The Earth as a Planet

[@liminal27]

Dr. Sagan, a message in a bottle to let you know that I think of you often. You changed my life for the better. I see the world clearly and feel it with my whole heart just as you taught. You made a difference. Thank you.

[@amyh9512]

Just as he taught. 👏👏

[@naufalikhlasksatria9228]

Prof. Sagan he was profesor

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

liminal6823 - Professor Sagan changed my life, too. It began with a normal Friday night trip to the movies for a group of 15 year olds in 1997, when we chose to see "Contact". That movie set off a quest for knowledge that has never diminished to this day. I'm 41 now, and still fascinated by the subjects Sagan talked about. The cosmos, physics, evolution, religion, philosophy, chemistry, SETI's mission (although I doubt we'll ever find anything proving intelligent life exists out there, I appreciate the reasons for looking and absolutely love the thoughts that come when I let my imagination follow the possibilities if we DID discover other intelligent life.) Sadly, by the time I figured out the movie "Contact" was based on the book "Contact", and the name of the author was Carl Sagan, and I went looking for info on him... he had been gone for almost a year. Since 1997, I've read every book he wrote, as well as a large number of his academic papers. I've watched the original "Cosmos" series at least 15-20× and have watched most of his lectures, thanks very much to KZbin! (Pre KZbin, even with the internet, finding these lectures was not easy.) Just wanted to say hi 👋 to a fellow admirer of Carl Sagan's eloquent brilliance and his efforts to educate the masses. As I mentioned, his words changed my life. He directly influenced a 180⁰ turn in my academic trajectory. I only wish I'd known of him sooner.

[@roberth721]

​@@naufalikhlasksatria9228He also had a PhD, which makes Doctor an acceptable title. From Latin docere: to teach. (This moment of pedantry brought to you by my contrary nature)

[@TheRealNewWhirledOrder]

@@naufalikhlasksatria9228 He professed untruths. I have NEVER seen any evidence of a whirling, twirling, hurling, hurtling, wibbling, wobbling, zipping, zooming, spinning and spiraling space ball, spherical "planet" earth and NEITHER HAS CARL SAGAN OR ANYONE ELSE. Including you.

[@kenchesnut4425]

Sitting on my grandma's floor on a Tuesday night watching NOVA...wishing ..praying anything about space would come on..Carl Sagan put the love of learning and exploring in my heart..

[@HughJass-313]

☀️☀️

[@rdmatheson8995]

Carl Sagan, the great teacher and communicator. He is greatly missed.

[@philipstevenson5166]

yes but hugo weaving did the voice as agent smith - id like to share with you a revelation ive had...

[@rdmatheson8995]

@@philipstevenson5166 Touche!

[@scottt7586]

Great teacher of science fiction

[@neildown7231]

Ha! What do you actually learn though? Not much. Sagan was a shill and pushed pseudoscience like General Relativity

[@2fast2block]

@@scottt7586 he sure was into science fiction as he ignored real science. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@JB-kx9bx]

No one since Sagan has communicated the universe in such a poetic way.

[@2fast2block]

Lies are told in many ways. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@nicolasrose3064]

"Living Out Our Lives, On a Mote Of Dust, Suspended In a Sunbeam...."

[@coffeefish]

carefully scripted.

[@rybo1233]

Professor Brian Cox. He is our new Carl Sagan

[@malamstafakhoshnaw6992]

Anton Petrov on Yt is a honorable mention as well.

[@nickkickball2322]

I would have loved to have been there in person to experience one of Mr. Sagan's lectures. What a great asset to mankind.

[@2fast2block]

He was no asset, he just deceived gullible people like you. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@terrytari1891]

Nicky: I have been there billionaires & billionaires TIMES!

[@deborahd7321]

I wish Carl lived longer. He was a precious gift to the whole human population, with his vast knowledge and brilliant ability to express this knowledge in a way we all could understand. He still had so much to teach us. We still have very much to learn. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@ScienceisStupid-f3r]

Carl was a propagandists that taught weak minded people it was okay to revile Christians and other believers. Carl was a hater. He stood for nothing but getting a paycheck.

[@whatsnext5161]

I was a fan of Carl Sagan's cosmos series back in the day. It was wonderful and mind-blowing. That series taught me to respect the Earth, respect the oceans and respect the people on this Earth. We are all here together no matter what.!

[@2fast2block]

And like Carl, you have no respect for science and truth. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@whatsnext5161]

@@2fast2blockWhat makes U think that I don't have respect for the sciences? Because I do. George Carlin said it best, the Earth will be fine. However the people will have a problem because of how the Earth is mistreated.

[@2fast2block]

@@whatsnext5161 You previously..."I was a fan of Carl Sagan's cosmos series back in the day. It was wonderful and mind-blowing. That series taught me to respect the Earth, respect the oceans and respect the people on this Earth. We are all here together no matter what.!" Now when I showed how Carl ignored science you write... "What makes U think that I don't have respect for the sciences?" Carl clearly believed NO supernatural power was needed. You clearly showed how how you admired Carl. You can't have it both ways.

[@whatsnext5161]

@@2fast2block I can envision what ever I imagine. Think Of The Possibilities Or The Matrix's

[@2fast2block]

@@whatsnext5161 there's science and science fiction. You chose science fiction then have at it.

[@evanofelipe]

Carl Sagan’s TV series made a great impression on me and I like many others who saw them, made life changing decisions as a result. Similarly his Christmas Lectures were also very influential in my change of career, leading to University studies and life time interest in Science and Astronomy. He was a very inspiring educator who had a talent for engaging with his audience and is very sorely missed. RIP Carl Sagan.

[@rdmatheson8995]

RIP Carl, you influenced millions. ( possibly "billions..." )

[@2fast2block]

@@rdmatheson8995 he influenced others like him who run from reality. He hated what science showed and it's amazing people think of him as such a nice, honest person. He was far from that. NO WAY could creation happen on its own yet he believed it anyway. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@timsmith2725]

@@2fast2block so whom or what you think created all this in turn had to have a creator and that creator must have had a creator and so on and so on......

[@2fast2block]

@@timsmith2725 just like Carl, you hate evidence and hate thinking. You'd rather just be....absurd. Your silly question how was a creator created does not answer a thing and is illogical in itself. That is how BAD you people are. Asking how God was created as if that answered something is downright silly. The question doesn't even make sense. Clearly creation had to be done by a supernatural creator. A supernatural who created the natural realm of time, space, and matter, along with the natural laws that govern it, is not bound by the natural laws the supernatural creator created. That's basic logic but not if you are NOT logical.

[@orbanbalage]

​@@2fast2block Are you happy?

[@ericsbuds]

so glad we can still read and listen and watch his words.

[@nickpaine]

A man who never let emotion overtake reason.

[@terrytari1891]

WHAT A NICE GUUUUUYYYYY, darling!!

[@mollybell5779]

I am so happy to have run across these Christmas Lectures! There's no speaker I'd rather listen to Carl Sagan. All those years ago, still relavent and absolutely fascinating, the subject matter and delivery I find so very interesting. Thank you for these posts! 😁

[@fisheater844]

When I have trouble sleeping the only thing other than music, is listening to Carl Sagan soothing lectures. Even debating his knowledge, control and presentation is always beautifuly delivered . Carl was a genius and a beacon of humanity.

[@podboq2]

Carl, speaking in reference of one of the Voyager craft, ‘if it is still working…(in 1979)’ Now… 40+ years after this presentation, both are still functional and both are now actual interstellar craft, having left our heliosphere… How excited he would have been to receive data back from interstellar space!

[@topdog5252]

He went way before his time 😔 So glad to have found his work

[@ferrari0323]

We have never been able to pass the Firmament.

[@patkennedy2620]

What an extraordinary achievement for him & NASA. He is very missed

[@onecalledchuck1664]

@@ferrari0323 - Nonexistent, mythological structures created in the minds of superstitious people with little knowledge of the world they lived in are rather easily defeated. Actual knowledge of the world we live in is far more valuable.

[@needleheadned]

We need you now more than ever, Dr. Sagan.

[@66PHILB]

I grew up loving the RI Christmas Lectures but Carl's series was a bit too early for me. What a wonderful communicator he was. I loved the level at which he pitched his delivery. Straightforward enough for young people to both understand and engage with yet not dumbed down in any way.

[@francrivera]

i love Carl Sagan !!! the history have a place for you!!! you ll be remembered for eternity!!!!

[@evertonporter7887]

I remember watching these lectures to this day. It was a Christmas that I'll never forget.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

We used to watch these Xmas lectures in our house faithfully ever year , from Boxing day onwards if memory serves . I remember this lecture well, he was astounding , so entertaining and interesting. It’s difficult to keep an audience in the palm of your hand for an hour but Carl Sagan did it with ease and poise . I also loved his series Cosmos which I watched avidly . Great scientist , better teacher and much better communicator, much missed 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@asharma1991]

Carl Sagan is a legend - I wish more people like him walk the Earth and enlighten next generations of humanity

[@leopollak1195]

Amazing to see this pre Voyager and Galileo consideration of the Jovian moons ! I wish he was still here your characterise the present developments - the depths Hubble has seen, James Webb, the DART mission, and so on.

[@merjakangas3355]

He was one of these beautiful souls/minds who made an everlasting impression on us. A unique human being with super intelligence and intellectuality. My belief is that he is out there, exploring a completely different universe.

[@sandal_thong]

The Voyagers explored the outer solar system to a great degree. From knowing very little to quite a bit of detail of the planets and their rings and moons.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

The Voyagers STARTED the exploration. We now have pictures and some information there is so much more to see! It saddens me that people are now more focussed on tearing each other down rather than seeing what's over the next hill. As a species, we really are shrinking. So sad.

[@LetslearntoDIY]

Sagan was a brilliant human being and just an all around decent human being

[@2fast2block]

Lying to gullible people is not a "decent human being." The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@naufalikhlasksatria9228]

MasyaAllah, video Pak Carl Sagan. Memang sangat menyejukkan

[@DavoidJohnson]

Carl would have been so fascinated by the discoveries being made today.

[@Generichjm]

My pronoun is General.

[@2fast2block]

He didn't follow what was known then and now. He just took advantage of gullible people like you. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.

[@abasvee]

Oh yeah... :) It would amaze him, but I'm sure he'd be on the track in few weeks. And just imagine how he felt back in those days, (way more prettier ) and at the end of his journey.. He was a BIG part of the team that sent Voyager1 & 2 in the vastness of space, and then 20 years later, calmly went away. Where? We'll never know..

[@jamesraymond1158]

Sagan's early death is one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century. He never got to see all the amazing discoveries made in the 20 years after his death.

[@dadedowuh]

Thank You Dr Sagan.

[@evanofelipe]

Carls Sagan’s words should be read out and considered by delegates before every gathering of world leaders. Now more than at any time previously his words resonate and are profoundly relevant. Considering he compiled The Pale Blue Dot in the 70’s, his concerns for the future of the planet were real then and have become ever more prophetic as the decades role on.

[@terrytari1891]

Evano: This is what I have to say about this "Billionaire & Billionaires!!

[@johnsharnetsky9559]

More please! This is exactly what I needed today.

[@carlsagandotcom]

5 more Christmas Lectures coming your way.

[@ferrari0323]

😂😂😂 More Daddy More! Please brainwash me More Daddy ! 😂😂😂 It's Flat. Planets don't exist.

[@frankdimeglio8216]

@@carlsagandotcom TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE. BALANCED inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE is fundamental (ON BALANCE). Consider TIME (AND time dilation) ON BALANCE. E=mc2 is taken directly from F=ma. The stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky ON BALANCE, AND consider what is the speed of light (c) ON BALANCE !! Accordingly, ON BALANCE, the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches it's revolution. I have also explained (or proven) why THE PLANETS move away very, very, very, very slightly in relation to the Sun, AS I have explained the cosmological redshift as well !!! ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY (AND necessarily) proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE). CLEARLY, gravity AND ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy are linked AND BALANCED opposites (ON BALANCE); as the stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky. By Frank DiMeglio

[@frankdimeglio8216]

@@carlsagandotcom UNDERSTANDING TIME (AND time dilation) ON BALANCE, AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy IS PROVEN TO BE GRAVITY (ON/IN BALANCE): The following explains why and how what is THE EARTH/ground is necessarily (AND CLEARLY) the FULL DISTANCE in/of/as SPACE (ON BALANCE). INSTANTaneity is fundamental to what is the FULL and proper understanding of physics/physical experience. BALANCED inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE is fundamental (ON BALANCE). Carefully consider what is the man (AND THE EYE ON BALANCE) that actually IS IN what is outer “space“. Carefully consider what is the man (AND what is THE EYE ON BALANCE) who IS standing on what is THE EARTH/ground. (SO, carefully consider what is BALANCED BODILY/VISUAL EXPERIENCE.) Consider what is the TRANSLUCENT blue sky ON BALANCE. Indeed, touch AND feeling BLEND; AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY AND NECESSARILY proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE); as TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE. Consider TIME AND time dilation ON BALANCE !! The stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky ON BALANCE, AND consider what is the speed of light (c) ON BALANCE !! E=mc2 is taken directly from F=ma. I have explained why THE PLANETS (including the Moon) move away very, very, very, very slightly in relation to what is the Sun, AND I have explained the cosmological redshift. I have explained why the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches it's revolution !! (Einstein never nearly understood gravity, TIME, or time dilation ON BALANCE.) THINK. ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity. This is proven by F=ma AND E=mc2. Gravity AND ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy are linked AND balanced IN AND OUT of SPACE AND TIME, as ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity. Accordingly, Einstein's equations predict that SPACE is expanding OR contracting; as Einstein's equations are NECESSARILY ELECTROMAGNETIC/GRAVITATIONAL (IN BALANCE). Therefore, gravity/acceleration involves BALANCED inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE; as ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity. Accordingly, GRAVITATIONAL force/energy is proportional to (or balanced with/as) inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE; as ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity. This explains the cosmological redshift AND the "black holes". Great. Therefore, the ULTIMATE BASIS of SPACE AND TIME is NECESSARILY ELECTROMAGNETISM AND GRAVITY in balance; as PERPETUAL motion is the ultimate answer to what is then TIME DILATION. INSTANTANEITY is thus FUNDAMENTAL to TIME AND SPACE. Accordingly, the relative end(s) of SPACE AND TIME are thus understood to involve gravity AND ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy in balance. Balance and completeness go hand in hand. TIME dilation ultimately proves that ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity on balance, as the EYE is the size of a black hole in BALANCED RELATION to what is the EARTH; as the stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky. (Consider what is the Sun on balance.) Time is (NECESSARILY AND CLEARLY) proven to be possible/potential AND actual IN BALANCE, as ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity ON BALANCE. Gravity is ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy ON BALANCE. This NECESSARILY represents, INVOLVES, AND DESCRIBES what is possible/potential AND actual IN BALANCE. Consider what is the man (the eye) that actually IS in outer “space” ON BALANCE. AGAIN, TIME dilation ultimately proves that ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity on balance. NOW, consider what is the man (AND THE EYE) who actually IS standing on what is THE EARTH/ground ON BALANCE. Great. By Frank DiMeglio

[@frankdimeglio8216]

@@carlsagandotcom Gravity is an interaction, as it has been written. Indeed, SPACE that is invisible AND VISIBLE in FUNDAMENTAL equilibrium AND BALANCE is CLEARLY of fundamental significance. Notice that gravity cannot be shielded or blocked ON BALANCE. (BALANCE is FUNDAMENTALLY important regarding time AND physics/physical experience.) Consider the dimensions of SPACE ON BALANCE. INDEED, TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE. Great. INSTANTaneity is fundamental to what is the FULL and proper understanding of TIME AND physics/physical experience. SIMPLE AND CLEAR MATHEMATICAL PROOF OF WHY AND HOW ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is gravity ON BALANCE: Regarding E=mc2, c squared CLEARLY (AND necessarily) represents or INVOLVES balanced acceleration. INDEED, TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE. Gravity cannot be shielded (or blocked) ON BALANCE. c squared CLEARLY represents a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE. E=mc2 is taken directly from F=ma. ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY (AND NECESSARILY) proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE). Accordingly, ON BALANCE, the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches it's revolution. BALANCED inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE is fundamental (ON BALANCE). LOOK directly upward at what is the TRANSLUCENT AND BLUE sky ON BALANCE. Great. By Frank DiMeglio My answer to What dimensions would involve the maximum area of SPACE? Frank DiMeglio's answer to What dimensions would involve the maximum area of SPACE? in Pure physics (PHYS) By Frank DiMeglio

[@mastarich12]

Dr. Sagan imagery of the cosmo is so inspiring! His presentation is very well explained and educational.

[@marybailey8490]

Carl Sagan , the greatest cosomologist ever....thanks for sharing....

[@paulcarter2907]

Imagine the skill and knowledge to stimulate all those young minds...I wonder what some of them are doing now..Thank you Carl for allowing us to see...

[@nishantintouch]

Thank you, mr. Uploader. Love from India 🙏

[@johnbarnett6924]

The second most influential person ,that I've been privileged to have witnessed, Speaking Live and in Color❤ thanks for this post John Barnett aka A Voice In The Mall ❤ revisted July 21 2024 ❤❤❤❤

[@rgfreese]

Who was the first?

[@Linkinpark1048]

It was a great introspection journey watching the whole cosmos series.❤

[@cycleSCUBA]

Watched Dr Carl Sagan's Cosmos as a kid in the early 80's. A few of us school kids would talk about the episodes the day after at school with so much enthusiasm and wonder. Glory days. Rest in Peace, Carl - and Vangelis - and thank you.

[@markhyde1970]

One of the most inspiring people that ever lived (as opposed to one from a story book that we have no evidence of)

[@terrytari1891]

Don K & Yogi Berra are my favorite spokesman! Markie Mark, I resemble them too, sweet! Diddy is worse, At least they don't make their male clients make love to them!

[@danielcarter305]

I would give just about anything to see Carl Sagan lecture. Although i always fell asleep watching his show.

[@akane8476]

Thank you for this from Japan !

[@metrotek5]

We are on debris. . . God, I love Dr. Sagan and the way he showed how humbled mankind should be.

[@jeannedouglas9912]

How refreshing. A natural teacher. In a class by himself. Why are some so peaceful and purpose driven while others seem to relish in trying to have power over another or many and harm. What makes a man like Carl Sagan vs a greedy without conscience? Does make you wonder.

[@LEDewey_MD]

So glad that I stumbled on this KZbin channel. Thank you for making these videos available on KZbin. Very sad day when Dr. Carl Sagan died. 😢 ❤

[@harrietharlow9929]

Love this. Finding these is such a gift! This is only part of why I consider KZbin my free university. I remember when young, my father gifted my school with a model of the solar system like the one used by Dr. Sagan in this video. Hopefully it opened a few curious young minds besides mine.

[@ferrari0323]

This is exactly why we are now in the middle of a depopulation Agenda. Because people sucked up this fish story.

[@bearlemley]

Thank you Carl for feeding my curiosity of the universe and making sense of my misgivings of my strict religious upbringing and indoctrination. I can’t imagine a life as happy and fulfilled without your contribution.

[@devincreislerstudios]

Thank you for posting! 🙏

[@joeguerra8435]

At age 61, this is my first lecture by Carl Sagan. At the time of this lecture I would have been 14. Thankfully, I heard his lecture style and content knowledge in 2024, albeit a bit delayed from the airing of this televised lecture. My goodness! Dr. Sagan was an amazing lecturer. Better late than never to appreciate what an amazing contributor he was. Now to engage in Carl Sagan binge watching on KZbin.

[@alecdegabriele8767]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful lecture… it will never know any boundaries of time… the great ability of Dr Sagan to teach and communicate with us is inspiring…

[@jeremyhawkins8512]

Great job really I've learned and was able to reflect and express a lot from the first half and I appreciate you for uploading this

[@neildown7231]

It’s crap. Try Wal Thornhill

[@metaldave08096]

@@neildown7231 Electric universe theory is absolute bullshit.

[@RickB50SS]

Carl knows we need to care more for the planet earth, animals and ourselves.

[@evertonporter7887]

The last episode of Cosmos, "Who speaks for Earth?" really hit home for me. It's a question I often ask myself. Mr Sagan asked what account will we give to a dispassionate extraterrestrial for our stewardship of this planet. That day is coming sooner than we think. Once again, who speaks for Earth?

[@muhammadzainamjid5389]

What a insightful lecture it is, indeed.

[@ishanvidyarthi7340]

I used read science in my school days but, the only person who made me love science is Carl Sagan.❤

[@ScienceisStupid-f3r]

Science is a tool. Saying you love science is like saying you love screwdrivers.

[@ishanvidyarthi7340]

@@ScienceisStupid-f3r Thankyou Mr cyborg🔌🥱

[@johngnipper8768]

Ahh the prose of a great mind ,thank heavens for these astute corrections 🎉

[@markhyde1970]

I love screwdrivers and don't believe in story books for uneducated scared people​@@ScienceisStupid-f3r

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

I miss this wonderful man and scientist who made a whole generation curious! Watching Nova on PBS. He made Learning fun and exciting! Everybody wanted to know about the Cosmos because Carl Sagan made it possible.

[@davidbrisbane822]

This is fantastic. Thanks for posting.

[@cristianmicu]

what a singular awesome person Carl Sagan was. nobody had the courage or took time to do this kind of lectures after carl sagan left us?

[@phillyfred12]

Are you joking ? Brian Greene for one . He , his wife and many others created the World Science Festival . A collection of many extraordinary videos explaining our universe with the top scientist of our day.

[@kevinpittman2517]

ha! Sagan was a joke.

[@phillyfred12]

Well I don’t think you can call him a joke In his time , he captivated his audience and made people think . Watching his work today makes you realize how far our knowledge has advanced . Sort of like watching Shatner in the original Star Trek. When I watch one of the shows now , I wonder what I ever liked about it .

[@drhubblebubble7]

@@kevinpittman2517 Giving a lecture about the solar system is much more productive to society than watching KZbin videos all day about Star Wars ship models and UFO documentaries.

[@markhyde1970]

@@kevinpittman2517 ???? Explain that statement if you could?

[@dannalondon903]

Wonderful teacher❤❤❤

[@trevorflarty1811]

An exceptional, human being.

[@MrCanis4]

I think I'm about the age of many of those kids sitting there (now 61). How impressive it was then of what humanity already knew, back then in 1977. Compare with what we all know now. What amazing progress, Isn't it. Now try to imagine what we will all know in another 45 years. I don't think we even know how to begin.

[@Mr5percenter]

Little Spok in star fleet uniform at 4:53

[@shadeburst]

In addition to Knowledge and Wisdom, Charisma by the bucketload.

[@djvincekline7338]

"The Sun is not in our nightsky. Because if it were it wouldn't be night" 🤣🤣🤣 Love that!

[@thoughtsurferzone5012]

There's a guy who deserved to live to 200.

[@DroneDocs]

Brilliant 👏

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Thanks, Carl.

[@MarjorainMD]

No one else has had the profound positive effect in my life Dr Sagan did, love the man and his genius, grateful for his useful tools of knowledge that we can use to better understand the universe and the world around us, he lives in my heart until the day I die. 💐☄️🌟🌎

[@TimatorA]

YES!

[@smokinjs6143]

LEGEND!!!

[@janklaas6885]

📍52:12 2📍29:06

[@HughJass-313]

Bravo ❤❤

[@aarone9000]

I love his repoure with childten; would have been awsume to have been one of them in that room!

[@tjmcguire9417]

A brilliant inspiring man. With the perspective of age, I say this...Life on our planet is plainly obvious at night. Carl glossed over that. That is NOT random radiation. Perhaps that is what we should be looking for.

[@johnlime1469]

Best ASMR ever

[@tanveerkhan-mi2zr]

Great Carl Sagan 🇺🇸👍🇮🇳 unbelievable and incredible teacher 🇺🇸 like Einstein ,Issac

[@hmbpnz]

Where the hell can we find a higher-resolution version of these? I mean even to pay money for them?

[@Ackibo1]

It's amazing to think that this lecture was for young people. Try getting kids today to pay attention without constantly having to entertain them.

[@maryanngarcia3080]

We need leaders like Carl.

[@berfunkle4588]

It's so interesting to have him speak about Jupiter's moons knowing what we know now.

[@NorthernChev]

I have a “decent”, small, modern telescope. And there’s no way it has the magnification to be able to zoom into Venus enough to see phases. So, I always bring into doubt their assertion when historians talk about Galileo’s “first telescope”, such as Dr. Sagan does here (16:17). I do not doubt Galileo did so, I just doubt it was the “first telescope”. I imagine it took him many, MANY different builds to be able to accomplish this.

[@luisestebanr6311]

53'20" sooooo, the humans are the center of the Universe! But only from our point of view. Pink floyd pulse first recital and these conference are both IN my time traveler schedule for sure!

[@twonumber22]

There's our guy

[@nicolasrose3064]

One of the tunes included in the soundtracks carried by Voyager is "Johnny Be Good" by Chuck Berry, the lyrics of which has the line "...play that Guitar just like ringing a Bell...", Imagine that at some point in time in Voyagers future travel, the craft is captured by an "Advanced Civilization", which is populated with "beings" that call themselves by a name which in their language, is, "Guitar".....

[@sirmium12]

I'D love to read his notes of this lecture... The one and only Carl Sagan... I reckon this was before Cosmos, right?

[@patkennedy2620]

Yes, he looks much younger

[@ActionJackson669]

@@patkennedy2620 he did Cosmos when he was pretty young. It was certainly not long after this, definitely around this time

[@patkennedy2620]

@@ActionJackson669 I just checked. This was 1975. He says at the start that it is 150 Years since the start of the Farraday Lectures. That was 1825. So it is 1975. And still worth watching!

[@ИринаЛевина-ы8щ]

My English is poor,but I undersand all words,very good.thanks.

[@markrossow6303]

also try his novel, Contact... ...were all of his popular-press books given C-Titles ?¿ I have actually thought of that novel every few years, as the Dad to a Daughter with way more math / science ability than I have -- had to drop P-Chem and Diffy-Q in college and change Major from ChemE

[@wayneallen9192]

The greatest mind in the earths history... So over looked... He should be taught in schools worldwide...

[@bradjenkins1475]

My favorite cross Sagan book was Contact. Yes it comes under the category of fiction and of course using many of his theories in the writing of said book but it was just wonderful nonetheless. As far as his series cosmos, It was the 1st truly expansive piece of work that catered to the intellect of the average American. He simply put things in terms that were Suddenly Understandable to those other than specialists in their field of astronomy including astrophysics. And on a lighter side, Carl Sagan was one of the best of Johnny Carson's regular guests. And for those of you that are too young to know my reference to Johnny Carson he was considered the ultimate late night talk host. It was the template for all the following acts like Dave Letterman Jay Leno Jimmy Kimmel, et cetera.

[@jaystevens137]

He was great on Carson and the conversations were always lengthy and in depth. There was substance there, which is sorely lacking in most talk shows today.

[@ztwntyn8]

Carl’s horse’s butt joke made me laugh all by myself

[@luisglockgomes9445]

I miss this guy

[@VideographerExperience]

Look how *huge* the Great Red Spot is!!! Twice the size it is now, perhaps? What a grand mystery... #Jove

[@twistedoperator4422]

Showing clowns as the dominant species has me rolling! Man always new how to give commentary in his lectures.

[@smadaf]

Really? It was 2022 and still somebody couldn't get the aspect ratio right? This isn't a TV in a store display in 2008, and yet still we have to have the picture all stretched out of shape? What is the point?

[@johnmccormack8908]

The good old days

[@Jeannie_wl]

Died to young! Rest In Peace, Mr. Sagan. 🙏🏼

[@j.j.c.s2802]

Anyone got a better quality copy of this ? - 360p and the wrong aspect ratio make it a difficult watch.

[@aarone9000]

DVD of this is available to borrow from your local library!

[@The_ZeroLine]

What was that old book he was showing? I’m assuming it was a reproduction of some ancient text they found.

[@patrickhebert1605]

High strangeness throughout these images 😮😊dog heads ships

[@SJtoobsox]

Sagan mailing it in

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

Hardly. The lecture was a year in the making, it took months to make the props. He's a little more wooden and not yet as comfortable in his public persona as he later came to be.

[@augustinemmuogbana3382]

Is there anyone with this level of intelligent and talent in the world today?

[@patkennedy2620]

Unfortunately No,as far as I'm concerned.He is much missed

[@kevin42]

@@patkennedy2620 much missed indeed. Indeed.

[@patkennedy2620]

@@kevin42 It is good that we still have his voice, videos & books. But his personal warmth & presence is very much missed.

[@kevin42]

@@patkennedy2620 his stuff is truly inspiring. I'd recommend it to anyone (and everyone) who's looking to gain a basic understanding of the nature of reality & truth

[@patkennedy2620]

@@kevin42 I always do recommend him.

[@AlejandroRivasPolanco]

Lord Sagan unavoidably a vision of before and after unavoidably there won't be after without before Deep Respect admiration 🙏🏼👁️💫🌞for the endeavour journey throughout before and after Cosmos💫🌞👁️✍🏻in the perception interval π 369

[@teletranoats7491]

I wonder Carl Sagan with the technology we have today!! Perfect Lecture!

[@jpacheco0206]

If Carl were alive today, he'd kick Brian and Neil lower backs in half a sec!!

[@markrossow6303]

loved the original Cosmos tv series

[@aarone9000]

Available on CD at your local library.

[@kn9ioutom]

A SIMPLELER TIME !!!

[@kiwibonsai2355]

If only we spent tax money on a multi planetary civilisation instead of Weapons. Unlimited resources available yet we lay waste to the nature reserve of our solar system. 🇳🇿✌️❤️🌍🌎🌏🌐

[@harrietharlow9929]

Tragic, isn't it? We really need to use our brains for something besides the mass murder that is war.

[@patkennedy2620]

That is so true. Think of the time & resources wasted on this tiny planet in the 1950’s & ‘60’s by 2 countries separately trying to do exactly the same things - get into space, get humans into space, then land a man on the moon . One human effort would have been sensible, involve the best brains, & cheaper. Yes, I do know about the history of the time. I lived through it. It never made any sense.