Science is a way to not fool ourselves.
Carl SaganRead
We are...capable of using our compassion and our intelligence, our technology and our wealth, to make an abundant and meaningful life for every inhabitant of this planet. To enhance enormously our understanding of the Universe, and to carry us to the stars.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the potential of humanity to create a better world using our intellect and resources.
Carl Sagan highlights the remarkable capabilities of humanity, urging us to harness our compassion, intelligence, technology, and wealth for the betterment of everyone's lives on Earth. He envisions a future where we can not only understand the universe at a deeper level but also reach extraordinary heights, symbolically represented by traveling to the stars.
Themes
CompassionIntelligenceTechnologyWealthAbundanceUnderstandingUniversePotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech addressing a group of students about their potential in shaping the future.
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