Super Short Summary

Published in 1995, Carl Sagan’s The Demon-Haunted World explores scientific skepticism and critical thinking, arguing that these are essential for individuals and society amid the prevalence of pseudoscience. He debunks various pseudoscientific claims, such as UFOs and alien abductions, by applying the scientific method and presents a "Baloney Detection Kit" to help discern valid information, advocating for widespread scientific literacy and critical thinking as protections against misinformation. The book discusses sensitive topics such as childhood sexual assault and its misinterpretation in the context of pseudoscience claims.