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The late astronomer Carl Sagan delivers a poetic and powerful follow up to his bestselling book on evolution, Cosmos. In Pale Blue Dot, he covers the ground on all the progress humankind has made since, and speculates how space exploration will impact humanity’s future. It’s the kind of book that gives you perspective on the planet we call home. Though it may be jolting to realize how vast and meaningless life can be, the book manages to provide some solace and hope.