The Cosmic Connection by Carl Sagan

1. What is the main theme of 'The Cosmic Connection'?

A) The future of artificial intelligence
B) The development of the scientific method
C) The history of space exploration
D) The interconnectedness of the universe and humanity

2. What method does Sagan propose to search for extraterrestrial intelligence?

A) Human observation
B) Radio signals
C) Space probes
D) Microscopic analysis

3. Sagan discusses the 'Pale Blue Dot' as a reference to which planet?

A) Jupiter
B) Venus
C) Earth
D) Mars

4. Which concept does Sagan use to explain the vastness of time and space?

A) Chrono-map
B) Galactic timeline
C) Cosmic calendar
D) Universal clock

5. Sagan speaks about which possibility for the future of human civilization?

A) Space colonization
B) Time travel
C) Artificial superintelligence
D) Virtual reality

6. Sagan stresses the importance of which characteristic for the survival of democracy?

A) Critical thinking
B) Loyalty
C) Blind faith
D) Conformity

7. In addressing humanity's future, Sagan emphasizes the significance of what?

A) Nationalism
B) Capitalism
C) Isolationism
D) International cooperation

8. What does Sagan suggest is a fundamental aspect of human nature?

A) Domination
B) Stagnation
C) Indifference
D) Exploration

9. What does Sagan claim about the universe's evolution?

A) It is static and unchanging
B) It is ongoing and dynamic
C) It is predetermined
D) It will soon come to an end

10. Sagan encourages what kind of thinking to confront the mysteries of the universe?

A) Superstitious thinking
B) Emotional thinking
C) Scientific thinking
D) Philosophical thinking

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