When the series COSMOS first aired in 1980, famous cosmologist Carl Sagan asked the question in the last episode. The question was, “Who speaks for us?” He proposed that if there is an alien life, which has kept earth under their observation for millenniums, what message would they infer from our activities? Of course, they will understand that they are observing an intelligent form of life, but one question may plague their mind. What kind of intelligent species engages in mutual and self-destruction? It raises the question that Carl Sagan asked in COSMOS, as we clearly have failed to understand the solidarity that exists among the species as other forms of life exhibit.
The mutual intolerance and hatred growing among humans for each other made Carl Sagan worry about the future of human species. Many organizations against bullying raise awareness about the similar aspect by their anti-hate campaigns, which aim at encouraging mutual respect for other human beings. These organizations toil hard to create an atmosphere of tolerance, respect and compassion for other human beings from different parts of the world.
We have, but one planet, and we must ensure to protect all those who reside in it. Our planet, the "pale blue dot", "a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam" is what we have, and it is our responsibility to save it from ourselves. It is the universal message we need to send.
We have, but one planet, and we must ensure to protect all those who reside in it. Our planet, the "pale blue dot", "a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam" is what we have, and it is our responsibility to save it from ourselves. It is the universal message we need to send.
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