Seth MacFarlane updating Carl Segan's COSMOS

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Seth MacFarlane is actively involved in updating Carl Sagan's iconic series "COSMOS," aiming to revitalize interest in science through engaging storytelling. His advocacy for science is evident in his work, as he seeks to differentiate this new iteration from existing pop-science shows that often prioritize sensationalism over educational value. The discussion highlights the anticipation surrounding MacFarlane's approach to making complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining for a broad audience.

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http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/07/pl_macfarlaneqa/

This should be good
 
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I really like Seth MacFarlane though. He's a big advocator for science (which should be apparent by him pushing to get Cosmos going again), and it bleeds through into his show sometimes. Like this.
 
I'm hoping for a nice departure from some of the pop-science shows that feature a particular 'futurist' (which name I can never spell right)...
 

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