Finding the occasional straw of truth awash
in a great ocean of confusion and bamboozle
requires intelligence, vigilance, dedication and courage.
But if we don't practice these tough habits of thought,
we cannot hope to solve the truly serious problems that face us
-- and we risk becoming a nation of suckers,
up for grabs by the next charlatan who comes along. (emphasis added)
-- CARL SAGAN, "The Fine Art of Baloney Detection,
--" Parade, February 1, 1987
--" Parade, February 1, 1987
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