The Demon-Haunted World — Charlie Rose Interview
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Apr 26, 202627 May 1996New York, NY — Charlie Rose studios
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Sagan's final televised interview, discussing The Demon-Haunted World, pseudoscience, religion, and his battle with myelodysplasia.
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Carl Sagan argues that pseudoscience and superstition thrive when the public lacks scientific literacy, making democracy vulnerable to bad decisions. He defends skepticism and evidence while distinguishing religion’s moral and poetic value from claims about science, and the interview ends on a reflective note about mortality, hope, and appreciation for life.
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