Literature Circle Discussion:
Synopsis:
Carl Sagan ponders what theoretical planet observers might think while orbiting and watching the Earth.
This excerpt was taken from 'Chapter 5: Is There Intelligent Life on Earth?' from the audiobook "Pale Blue
Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space", written in 1994.
A rare audiobook version of Sagan can be found here
“Perhaps, you think it's time to reassess the conjecture that there's intelligent life on Earth". Based on this article and video synopsis, why do you suppose it is important to our study of Biology this semester to understand both the definition, organization of life, and interdependence of life on Earth? After all, Life creates conditions conducive to Life, so isn’t there intelligence within Life itself? Post a reply to your discussion and the questions raised here. There is no right or wrong answer just opinions and reflections.
