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Our existence is just a fraction of cosmic time from "summary" of Cosmos by Carl Sagan

In our brief time on this planet, we often forget the vastness of the cosmos. Our existence is but a mere blip in the grand scheme of cosmic time. The universe has been around for billions of years, while we have only been here for a fraction of that time. When we look up at the night sky, we are gazing at objects that are millions, if not billions, of light-years away. The light from these distant stars and galaxies takes so long to reach us that by the time it does, some of them may have already died out. It is a humbling thought to consider that our entire history as a species is just a tiny speck in the timeline of the universe. Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos' delves deep into the mysteries of the cosmos, exploring the wonders of space and time. Through his vivid descriptions and poetic language, he reminds us of our place in the universe – insignifica...
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