Carl Sagan inspired a generation of scientists with his work in and out of the classroom. But he didn’t always present science with cheer. In this clip, he passionately defends science with a grave warning. It’s something we all need to hear.
Technological innovation and invention is constantly on the march as the future unfolds. In its wake, tectonic shifts in the technologies of production will continue to destroy jobs and devalue the work of labor as “machines” replace the need for humans in sectors that previously were labor intensive. As a people, as individuals we need to Own The Future that technology can provide.
