The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan

👍👍👍 In defence of Science and the acquisition of knowledge using proven and falsifiable methods and reason. Science as the only (?) way to reach the truth. Beliefs, faiths, rumours, etc. are only that, beliefs, etc. producing stories that keep humanity ignorant. This book is full of arguments demolishing historical fallacies, from beliefs in fairies and demons to alien abductions. All very interesting themes. It's a pity I found the book a bit repetitive and long. I didn't enjoy it as much as Cosmos and Contact. I'm happy I read it, though, and I'll keep my copy for future reference.