E4. MLK + Carl Sagan + The Pale Blue Dot = My Tribute to MLK and Equality
“It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. ... To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another and to preserve, and cherish, the pale blue dot; the only home we’ve ever known.”
I pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. by reading and reacting to Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot." Let me show you how science can change your perspective on equality.
MLK day inspires many emotions for me. One of the greatest aspects and insights that science teaches us is that we are all connected. The matter and energy that makes up all living things is shared and eternal. MLK inspires me to connect with these ideas and no one does it better than Carl Sagan. "Pale Blue Dot" is one of the most powerful pieces of writing ever created and I want to share it with you now. Listen to the words and let the concepts open you up to new perspectives.
