From: Amara Graps (amara@amara.com)
Date: Thu Nov 16 2000 - 13:20:26 MST
From: "Michael S. Lorrey" <retroman@turbont.net>, Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:47:22
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>Sagan was showboating buffoon who was doing memetic programming.
Pretty strong words, Mike.
I wonder if you've read his scientific papers, his popular
works, seen his old Cosmos TV series, or met or worked with
the fellow.
Yes indeed, he had a particular agenda, which he promoted in
various media.
He also was a well-respected scientist by his peers.
(try typing his name in NASA ADS to get an idea of the volume
and breadth of his research)
He ran a solid research department at Cornell.
His TV series inspired a whole generation of astronomers.
And believe it or not, he was a nice man too.
I certainly would not call him a showboating buffoon.
Amara
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