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What does it mean?
The universe does not care about us one way or another.
In plain terms
The universe does not care about us.
What can you take from it?
Realize the universe is indifferent to your struggles.

Where it applies

  • facing hardship
  • philosophy
  • astronomy

Putting it to work

  • accept reality
  • find own meaning
  • prepare for change

Questions to consider

  • Does this make life harder or easier?
  • How do you find meaning here?

Another view

Some find comfort in believing the universe is kind.

More from Carl Sagan

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  3. The Universe forces those who live in it to understand it. Those creatures who find everyday experience a muddled jumble of events with no predictability, no r…

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