Age Quote by Carl Sagan
“We have entered, almost without noticing, an age of exploration and discovery unparalleled since the Renaissance.”
About This Quote
We are living in a period of unprecedented discovery, similar to the Renaissance, though many may not notice it.
In simple terms: A new era of discovery is happening unnoticed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the age of exploration.
Themes
discovery
renaissance
awareness
progress
Mood
wonder
inspired
Type
informative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- travel
- creative arts
Key Concepts
science
history
culture
technology
Questions to Reflect On
- What recent discovery has impacted your life?
- How can you stay aware of ongoing innovations?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overstate the uniqueness of the era.
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![“[ When a religious couple wrote to Sagan about fulfilled prophecies, he wrote back in May 1996 :] If ‘fulfilled prophecy’ is your criterion, why do you not believe in materialistic science, which has an unparalleled record of fulfilled prophecy? Consider, for example, eclipses.” quote by Carl Sagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/875/carl-sagan-160_belief_when-a-religious-couple-wrote-to-sagan-a_25095.jpg)
