Tiny Speck

One of the rooms in my house has beautiful wall art made by the previous owner . It has a statement that caught my eye - “ We are a way for the cosmos to know itself ". I was curious to know more and thus began my research on the life and work of Carl Sagan, a famous astrophysicist and planetary scientist to whom the quote is attributed .

Carl Sagan was best known for his famous show on American Television - The Cosmos - A Personal Journey , that talked about the universe and evolution of life . In the opening episode Carl Sagan said the famous words, “ We are made of star stuff . We are a way for the cosmos to know itself .” He went on to talk about how you need to have imagination and scepticism in equal measure , to explore the universe and about how understanding the cosmos will help us understand our own self .

I found the episode very interesting and could identify with most thoughts . We are just a tiny speck in the vast universe , but the only known speck to have enough intelligence , curiosity and determination to figure out the ways of the cosmos and its secrets . Curiosity , imagination and scepticism are key to learning and growth . After all , had Galileo not questioned the existing body of knowledge , we would probably have still believed that the Earth is flat and thanks to Copernicus’ quest for truth, we know that Earth goes around the sun and not vice versa, as was long believed.

Human race is as dynamic as the cosmos itself and the process of understanding the universe helps us to understand ourselves .





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  1. vijiJanuary 27, 2022 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Aditi, it is wonderful to know that you are curious about things around you. There is no better way to learn. Keep learning! Keep writing!!

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 28, 2022 at 2:32 AM

      Thank you Viji auntie and do keep reading what I write. That makes me feel so good

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  2. UnknownJanuary 28, 2022 at 1:19 AM

    Super

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  3. UmaJanuary 28, 2022 at 1:23 AM

    Hi Aditi,
    You know so much on astronomy.

    Please watch "theory of everything "a biopic on stephen Hawking.you may like it

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 28, 2022 at 2:34 AM

      I don’t know much but I enjoyed reading and seeing the episodes of Carl sagan’s cosmos. Will surely watch theory of everything. Thanks

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  4. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 28, 2022 at 2:32 AM

    Thank you

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  5. Shaheli MukherjeeJanuary 28, 2022 at 7:41 AM

    Good one Aditi! It's quite a voyage you're embarking on. I hope there's a series to these space explorations. ❣️

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    1. Shaheli MukherjeeJanuary 28, 2022 at 7:42 AM

      - Shaheli

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    2. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 28, 2022 at 9:19 PM

      Yes it is an interesting journey that we are exploring together Shaheli madam and our next stop is the pale blue dot. Looking forward to it

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  6. SubhaJanuary 28, 2022 at 10:25 AM

    I wannu know more about this Aditi.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 28, 2022 at 9:26 PM

      After watching an episode of Carl Sagan ‘s cosmos I wanted to know more too.the episodes are available,YouTube. I find his thoughts interesting and relevant even now, after nearly four decades and I hope to write more as I continue exploring.

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  7. VarshaJanuary 28, 2022 at 10:40 PM

    Beautifully written 😍

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 29, 2022 at 2:45 AM

      Thank you Varsha madam for believing in me and helping me get here. You are the best

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  8. Venkatesh GovindarajanJanuary 29, 2022 at 4:03 AM

    Hi Aditi,

    Reading you keeps my mind young and helps me acquire new knowledge about the world we live in, even though I am a senior citizen, and have been a voracious reader for a very long time. I learn new facts about artists, writers and scientists from your posts. You are my window to the pop culture of our times, too.Through you, I get to know what is happening in the world of today's generation, which helps me update myself about the current scene in the world of the young. So, continue to keep writing and let the words flow freely. You have a loyal and dedicated reader in me. Will be watching this space keenly. Till the next post then, Aditi....

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 29, 2022 at 9:31 PM

      Thank you Thatha for reading my blogs and words of encouragement.it means a lot to me because it motivates me to explore and write more. With advancements in technology, the entire world is our oyster and there is so much out there for us to explore and learn. My next blog will include thoughts that came to me after watching the famous Pale blue dot speech by Carl Sagan.I will keep you posted about the upload

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    2. Venkatesh GovindarajanJanuary 30, 2022 at 12:12 AM

      Thank you very much for your kind reply, Aditi. I look forward to reading your next blog feauturing Pale Blue Dot by the renowned astrophysist Carl Segan. What a coincidence Aditi, I saw the video of Pale Blue Dot, just this morning, which I received on my WhatsApp, from a contact. I found it so profound that I forwarded it to many of my contacts, including you. I did not know that its author was Carl Segan. And a little later, I saw your reply to my yesterday's comment in reply to your latest blog, educating me that the author of 'Pale Blue Dot' is Carl Segan. Is this not a intutive cosmic coincidence? I find this truly sublime!! You are spot on Aditi, the world is our Oyester and technology helps us all to explore our fascinating world, unlocking its magnificent mysteries. Happy exploring to you Aditi!! We, your ardent readers, are your fellow travellers, in this wonderful journey of joyful exploration of the human experience in this universe, which we all share. Let the voyage begin!!

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    3. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 30, 2022 at 9:02 PM

      Thank you Thatha.it is indeed an interesting voyage exploring and learning new things-one that I am enjoying immensely. Thank you for being a part of the voyage by reading what I write and encouraging me

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  9. SubbannaJanuary 30, 2022 at 12:16 AM

    Very nice read... Wonderful article.

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