Carl Sagan: A Cosmic Yugening Visionary
The Universe Within
Sagan didn’t just study the cosmos—he felt deeply connected to it. He famously said, “We are a way for the cosmos to know itself”, emphasizing that we are not separate from the universe; we are the universe, reflecting on its own existence.
The Pale Blue Dot
His iconic vision of Earth as a “mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam” was a humbling call to kindness, unity, and a higher perspective—values at the core of YUGENING. He understood that by looking outward, we also look inward.
Spirituality Through Science
Sagan didn’t believe in a personal god, but his view of the cosmos deeply resonated with Spinoza’s philosophy. Like Spinoza, he saw “God” not as a being, but as the totality of nature and the universe itself. For Sagan, true spirituality comes from curiosity, humility, and the awe of existence itself. His spirituality was one of discovery, always seeking the deeper “why” behind everything.
”Pale Blue Dot” by Carl Sagan
The Power of ‘Why?’
Like Theodore Sturgeon’s “Ask the next question”, Sagan championed the endless pursuit of knowledge. He knew that real wisdom isn’t about having answers—it’s about constantly questioning, exploring, and expanding our understanding of reality.
YUGENING Spirit
Sagan inspired millions to look up, dream big, and embrace the infinite possibilities of the universe. Like YUGENING, he knew that raising our perspective raises our vibration.