The Demon-Haunted World - Carl Sagan

The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark is a 1995 book by Carl Sagan that encourages people to use critical thinking to distinguish between scientific and pseudoscientific ideas. Sagan argues that science is not just a body of knowledge, but a way of thinking, and outlines a "baloney detection kit" for discerning valid arguments from fallacious ones. This kit comprises a set of tools for evaluating claims, including independent confirmation, encouraging debate, considering multiple hypotheses, and looking for falsifiability. The book also examines examples of pseudoscience, including UFOs, ESP, and faith healing, and explores the potential for misusing science and the scientific method.
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