Atheism Quote by Carl Sagan
“For years I've been stressing with regard to UFOs that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cosmos Series, 1995
Emphasizes that extraordinary claims, like UFOs, demand equally extraordinary evidence before acceptance.
In simple terms: Extraordinary claims need strong evidence.
Key Takeaway
Demand rigorous proof for unusual claims.
Themes
skepticism
science
evidence
critical thinking
UFOs
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Evaluating conspiracy theories
- media literacy
- academic research
- policy making
Key Concepts
Epistemology
burden of proof
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you?
- How do you assess credibility?
A Different Perspective
People may dismiss evidence due to bias.
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