Ted Turner interviews Carl Sagan (Part 1 of 5)

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Carl Sagan and Ted Turner discuss the issues that are vital to the survival of our species on earth. Sagan explains the benefits of our space program, the fascinating possibility of time travel, and our search for life on other worlds.
Recorded in 1989 ----- Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acBqqe61WjQ Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj_MZ6i5Dr0 Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35EROe20kWI Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pqO1KFV0S8

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Thaks for the reply ... ( 3 months ago by w4zjm)

Thaks for the reply mikr1954 .... No, I was not aware this was recorded some 19 years ago. At my age, it's hard to remember 19 years ago... Lol...... but I think I new at least a few of these things mentioned here.
Thanks again for the tip........ A Timee Traveler

Did you also know ... ( 3 months ago by GrandGuignologist)

Did you also know its too late now. We went about business as usual. We will now fix our ills when we cannibalize each other into a more manageable population.

I thought the same ... ( 3 months ago by mycatisromeo)

I thought the same way, "we will cannibalize each other. I believe, the starving sane and moral will defend against the insane and blood thirsty immorral. It may just be a battle as described by the bible (good vs. evil) And yes, there will be people trying to cannibablize, and then those who will become vegitarians with their own gardens. A society doesn't lose its morals toward each other overnight (but who knows if it means SURVIVING) It really is terrifying!

do you know how to ... ( 3 months ago by stewstudboy)

do you know how to spell?

jesus CHRIST!! ... ( 2 months ago by civilright)

jesus CHRIST!! thats a lot of nuclear weapons..jeez i hope we live to make contact with other beings

Funny, so does God ... ( 2 months ago by UcanbeGOD)

Funny, so does God LOL!

Wasn't he the guy ... ( 1 month ago by Myndir)

Wasn't he the guy behind the series "Captain Planet"? I swear, if all environmental awareness efforts were as creative, accessable and as fun as that TV series, people would take a lot more interest. It was also one of the first TV series in the West that I can think of that had a major Russian character.

Most of all are ... ( 1 month ago by Myndir)

Most of all are over our heads when it comes to people like Carl Sagan, but one of his key messages was that that shouldn't matter. A basic understanding of our world and the rest of the universe is available to everyone; that is one of Carl's greatest messages in my opinion.

I agree. If people ... ( 1 month ago by Myndir)

I agree. If people regard science as incomprehensible, then they wouldn't listen to the advice of scientists. There are many demagogues and charlatans more than willing to talk in elegant ways to those that are "left out" of the sunshine of modern knowledge.

I disagree: Ted was ... ( 1 month ago by Myndir)

I disagree: Ted was having the time of his life. Like most good businessmen, Ted Turner loved to talk to men smarter than himself. A good deal of proper business is being willing to humbly and carefully listen to experts and appreciate their opinions.
No-one leaves business-school with a knowledge of every fact and discipline, but in business you might find yourself dealing with sociological problems one day and thermodynamics the next, especially at the corporate level. Listening is vital.

You're absolutely ... ( 1 month ago by Charles33333)

You're absolutely correct on all points. Well said.

what about ... ( 1 month ago by Salmo77)

what about christian fundamentalists in the US obtaining nukes?

That is scary as ... ( 1 month ago by zulmia)

That is scary as well. Anyone with nuclear weapons who have no fear of self annihilation would constitute a very serious threat to the world. I just pick on fundamentalist Muslims because they have had more suicide bombers.

Ok, sounds good to ... ( 1 month ago by Salmo77)

Ok, sounds good to me my friend!
Was just testing your rationale :)

Watch Sagan's ... ( 4 weeks ago by LeFraz)

Watch Sagan's explanation of the Drake Equation. One thing he pointed out in this video is that humans have the capability to correct themselves in the future. But this was almost 20 years ago. We may have already gone too far. I'm like you, I hope to god that some encounter with an exo-solar civilization will unite the human race - but I doubt we have enough time.

wow Sagan totally ... ( 4 weeks ago by robotaholic)

wow Sagan totally with ease slams us all together so well - I miss him so much

Ted is totally ... ( 3 weeks ago by skullylove)

Ted is totally outclassed by Carl. Just glad this was recorded and posted. Thank you.

Ted is a dumbass ... ( 3 weeks ago by hoty1957)

Ted is a dumbass first and foremost ... "awhh awhh awhh". Learn the native language. Carl Sagan appealed to a generation of lost confused young males (science geeks) most of which probably have never actually kissed a human girl and lived in their parent`s basement and attend Star Trek conventions and have no sense of the ineffable and spiritual side of existence.... DORKS.

Gee, you sound like ... ( 3 weeks ago by sumfamousperson17)

Gee, you sound like a wonderful person.

I thought he ... ( 2 weeks ago by LtStarkiller)

I thought he sounded like an attention starved douchebag.

Turner doesn't know ... ( 2 weeks ago by HailTTThief86)

Turner doesn't know what the hell is going on at 3:55. Listening to Carl's intricate explanation caused him to stutter through his second question.

How sad are you ... ( 2 weeks ago by mingle34)

How sad are you Hoty1957 - Typical stereotyping, you do nothing but depricate your own intellect by posting such moronic remarks!! Get a life!!!!!

How dare you say ... ( 1 week ago by cornflakeclusters)

How dare you say that about Carl Sagan
"hoty1957". What do you mean "and have no sense of the ineffable and spiritual side of existence"...thats the exact opposite of cosmos was about, you dont know what yur talking about. Carl Sagan was the man.

...how sweet!!! ( 16 hours ago by simonbour)

...how sweet!!!

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