I love both of them! I'm not too big on reading long, non-fiction books because I have a hard time finishing them, but I've read PLENTY of articles and papers by both of them. My house mates and I watch Sagan's 'Cosmos' all the time!

I doubt I'm making an introduction to anyone here, but my favorite author is Douglas Adams. He does an amazing job of keeping it fresh and witty while making several beautiful points on the absurdities of organized religion and government through narrative prose. If you haven't already, pick up the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (and its respective sequals). I'm so excited, my parents are bringing my bible-sized copy from home when they come to visit this weekend so I can read it again!

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