A review by jerushalynnx
The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan

5.0

Carl’s entreaty to us all to exercise critical thinking and scientific methods in our day to day. He analyzes many pseudo-scientific theories (crop circles/astrology/ghosts) against the backdrop of scientific method. This book is deeply eye-opening, especially about how pseudo-scientific thought-leaders manipulate the vulnerable populace creating dangerous situations, from the witch hunts (property theft and murder of women) of the 17th century to modern-day charlatans like Graham Hancock. After reading this book I didn’t mention astrology for a whole month! Alas, astrology is a hard one to kick but I truly enjoy Carl Sagan washing my brain for a while.