Ann Druyan is the widow of Carl Sagan and so much more. Not only is she a gateway to learning about Sagan the man, but Druyan is a remarkable woman herself. She has produced great media productions and lectures, and contributed greatly to many causes.I recently heard this month's episode of the webcast, Point of Inquiry, which interviewed Druyan. It was amazing to hear her eloquently explain the perspective she shared with Sagan on the universe and spirituality, as well as her defense of that approach in the light of modern issues. It seems to me that she is ahead of her time in terms of science, religion, and spirituality. Many of her thoughts are exactly what I am aiming to do with the notion of the Humanist Contemplative. Lastly, to hear her descriptions of the person who was Carl Sagan was both inspiring and amazing. Surely, it was one of the best webcasts I've heard and I highly recommend it.
Point of Inquiry: Ann Druyan - Carl Sagan and The Varieties of Scientific Experience
You can also catch Ann Druyan at the Beyond Belief '06 event on YouTube:
Beyond Belief '06 - Ann Druyan (part 1)
Beyond Belief '06 - Ann Druyan (part 2)
Beyond Belief '06 - Ann Druyan (part 3)
Hi,
ReplyDeletesorry for posting this here, but I couldn't find a contact email on this blog. I'd like to invite you to Planet Atheism, an aggregator of atheism-related blogs.
Details here:
http://www.wayofthemind.org/2007/01/09/new-site-planet-atheism/
Again, sorry for posting an unrelated comment; I'd have emailed you if I could...
Pedro
Hi Pedro,
ReplyDeleteNo problem. I have my email address on "contact the author" over on my philosophy site, but hadn't noticed that this wasn't on my philosophy blog - thanks for bringing that to my attention. I'll check out your site.
I've been marking the decade since Carl passed in my own ways, but this is a great way to continue following the thread. Thanks much for the links...
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Thanks for reading Tom :)
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