Cosmos comes to the Science Channel for the last time

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The thread discusses the final airing of Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" on the Science Channel, including the implications of this event and personal reflections on Sagan's impact on science communication.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the last airing of "Cosmos" on the Science Channel, scheduled for a marathon on the 22nd.
  • Another participant questions the reasoning behind it being the last airing, suggesting that future demand could lead to a change in the channel's decision.
  • A different participant expresses their intention to watch the marathon and shares a personal sentiment about Carl Sagan's influence on their interest in science and astronomy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the finality of the airing, with some questioning the decision while others reflect positively on Sagan's legacy. No consensus is reached regarding the implications of the last airing.

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Carl Sagan's Cosmos is going to be shown for the last time on the Science Channel on the 22nd in an all day marathon, starting at 10 in the morning.
 
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Why would it be the last? When 5 years from now people want to see it again, Science Channel will say "Uhh, no, we don't want good ratings, we already said we wouldn't air it."
 
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And i'll be there watching it. IMO, he's one of the greatest scientists that made science and astronomy interesting to the layman. I owe my current love of both to him.

RIP Carl Sagan

 
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