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Nev March
is on page 199 of 271
I’m hearing Sagan’s voice as I read- what a teacher he was, still sharing his brilliance, and his gentle way of bringing us along as he explains his thinking.
“Billions and billions of stars” so many generations remember the excitement he shared and how contagious it was. This book does that too as he discovers the human brain and its oddities
— Oct 09, 2026 10:51PM
“Billions and billions of stars” so many generations remember the excitement he shared and how contagious it was. This book does that too as he discovers the human brain and its oddities
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Nev March
is on page 163 of 271
Still engaging. Although the science of sleep has progressed much further in the last 50 years (book is form 1977), there is much of interest here.
The reptilian brain is fascinating. Brain biology explains behavior in humans and mammals.
And Sagan’s asides and speculations are always so well worded. A delightful read
— Oct 07, 2026 09:39PM
The reptilian brain is fascinating. Brain biology explains behavior in humans and mammals.
And Sagan’s asides and speculations are always so well worded. A delightful read
Nev March
is on page 95 of 271
“There is no way to explain the discontinuous appearance of stone tools unless the australipithecines had educational institutions (!) a stone craft guild of cavemen and women. Lovely tongue in cheek humor threads through these pages
— Oct 04, 2026 08:18PM
Nev March
is on page 87 of 271
Here’s a scientist with a a droll sense of humor!
— Oct 02, 2026 10:09PM