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The first time I saw Cosmos I was 14 years old and utterly amazed. I had no idea there was so much to be in awe of around us. They say that Carl Sagan wasn't an important scientist because he never really discovered anything, but I think he contributed more than most because he popularized science for the masses, sparking everyones curiosity in the world around them and inspiring people to become scientists themselves.
I met him once, at a local television station where he was promoting one of his books. Really nice guy, very patient with everyones ignorance, including my own. I think when he died, one of the bright lights in the world went out.
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