How a Visit to the 1939 World’s Fair Inspired a Young Carl Sagan

A childhood visit to the 1939 New York World's Fair ignited Carl Sagan's lifelong curiosity about science. The "World of Tomorrow" exhibit, showcasing futuristic technology, transformed abstract scientific concepts into tangible, exciting possibilities for the young Sagan. This early exposure to interactive science fostered a sense of wonder and inquiry that shaped his influential career as a science communicator.