Carl Sagan wasn't a prophet, just a brilliant scientist who saw the writing on the wall decades ago. This episode unpacks his chillingly accurate predictions about America's descent into misinformation, scientific illiteracy, and a society where critical thinking is abandoned for superstition. We dive deep into how his warnings about issues like climate change were tragically ignored, highlighting the dangers of prioritizing profit over people and the urgent need for a return to reason. It’s a stark reminder of the uphill battle against denial, and why teaching skepticism to future generations is our only hope against unchecked power and climate catastrophe. Time to forge a new future with compassion, courage, and empirical evidence!

News Source: Carl Sagan predicted present state of USA almost 26 years ago: Visionary scientist By Vani Khokar for Scoop Upworthy July 7, 2025 🔗 https://scoop.upworthy.com/carl-sagan-predicted-present-state-of-usa-almost-26-years-ago-visionary-scientist-science-ex2

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.29.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Tracy Wilbert, and Cindy Plaza

Sagan's Warnings: Ignored Wisdom ⚠️ 
The Demon-Haunted USA 👻
When Science Becomes Prophecy 🔭
Climate Denial: A Costly Illusion 💸
Truth vs. Superstition: The Battle Rages 🔥
Carl Sagan: Not a Prophet, Just Smart 🧠
America's Slide into Stupidity 📉
Critical Thinking: Our Last Stand 🛡️
Ignoring Sagan: Now We Pay 🌊
Beyond Climate: A Crisis of Truth 🗣️ Secularism:
The Only Path Forward 🚶‍♀️
Piety Kills, Reason Saves 🙏🚫
Future Forged, Not Foretold 🛠️
Teaching Kids to Think: Our Hope 💡
Capitalism's Climate Catastrophe 🏭

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