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The Demon Haunted World

Collector: Arlo

Artist: Thomas Fernandes

Placement: Stomach

Published in 1985, Carl Sagan's book, The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, was a Skeptical manifesto and is a must-have for any self-respecting Skeptical library. Sagan used his platform as a public figure and as a popularizer of science to promote the causes of critical and Skeptical thinking.

Carl Sagan provides much inspiration for Skeptical tattoos and not surprisingly, a quick google search will return many results. The Demon Haunted World, in particular, is a great source for tattoo material, not just because the book advocates for Skepticism explicitly, but also because of Sagan's poetic prose. Consider the title, The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, Sagan leaves plenty of room for visual interpretation and exploration. I went with a "demon" for my tattoo, but I have also seen lanterns and candles used to great effect. In fact, one of my other Sagan inspired tattoos features a candle.

Get the book, The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark.

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