By Rob Bricken in
Nerdery
Monday, Nov. 30 2009 @ 5:00PM
Symphonies of Science has released its third Sagan-tastic autotuned music video, titled "Our Place in the Cosmos." It contains sound clips from (according to Geeks Are Sexy):
• Carl Sagan's CosmosI think this might be my favorite one yet. I'm generally a pretty pessimistic guy, but these videos just make me feel so damn good about the human race and the universe in general thanks to the personality, power, and dope rhymes of Carl Sagan. Luckily, this feeling only lasts until I have to post Fan Fiction Friday and I begin wishing for the end of humanity and existence once again.
• Richard Dawkins' Genius of Charles Darwin series
• Dawkins' TED Talk
• Stephen Hawking's Universe series
• Michio Kaku's interview on physics and aliens
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tvtastegood said:
Well rob remeber that for ever 55 fan fics you post there is always one like yoda drinks tequila
Hopefully that helps to take some of the edge off
DoctorSmashy said:
This movie just made sweet, passionate, nerdy love to my mind, and I am, as we speak, uploading it onto my iPod with a giant grin on my face.
DoctorSmashy said:
And I especially love how that guy says 'Matter FLOWS from place to place'. Just thought I'd share that with you. Awwwwshucks, I'm smitten with this video.
FB said:
"I'm generally a pretty pessimistic guy, but these videos just make me feel so damn good about the human race and the universe in general..."
I'm relieved that I'm not the only one that is, dare I say, touched by these. I've watched them quite a few times, and always walk away moved, a bit emotional, and most importantly, wanting to learn again...
Hi, my name's Francie, and I'm a complete sap...
Kotbo said:
You know rob, when in doubt and you start feeling good about the human race, I always find that visiting the Offended page in encylopedia dramatica can bring back that hatred.
Happy surfing!
Bingo said:
This is the kind of videos that I love to watch and I love astronomy too. This makes me feel so spiritual.
OnanRulz said:
Is it just me or does anyone else think that Carl Sagan's autotuned voice sounds like Kermit the Frog?
pug fugly said:
Excuse me if I missed it, but has Kaku's new show been discussed on TR? I would think it would be in line with the interests of the readers of this blog, what with the scientific discussion of the possibilites of lightsabers and time travel.
Wesley Smith said:
I'd be a lot more uplifted if this didn't remind me so much of the song at the end of Portal (which is so damn awesome I can't stand it, but it does have a heaping helping of creepy).
Izandra said:
Honestly, these have reawakened my interest in science due to their sheer awesomeness.
Kes said:
Thanks for that, Kotbo. Curiosity killed the freaking cat :P
Kes said:
But I do love these Symphonies of Science videos :)
Chad said:
I liked the first one that came out, the second was pretty much like it, now this one is just boring.
Sean said:
I love these videos but they make me realize how much I miss Carl Sagan and Cosmos.
spazweez said:
Man, these are fantastic. They take me back to a childhood when I was a Cosmos junkie and wanted to be an astronomer.
