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In reply to the discussion: The Demon-Haunted World [View all]CaptYossarian
(6,448 posts)17. It's from 1995. We just somehow survived Reaganomics and his
deep social cuts (including education). Add the same fiscal and social irresponsibility at the state level and here we are.
Prior to that Sagan passage, there was the Statue of Liberty scene in Planet of the Apes (1968) and a climate change song by Jeff Lynne, "Save Me Now" (1992). If anyone can remember anything earlier, please share.
Our world has had ample time to reverse the effects of carbon on our fragile planet, but rich and powerful forces wouldn't--and still won't allow it.
It's our world too.
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