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“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
Astronomer Carl Sagan is credited with popularizing that phrase, which in the 40 years since it was uttered has become known as the “Sagan standard.” It is used as the rule to judge the merits of claimed breakthroughs, separating sound science from charlatans and conmen.
While its primary application is in science, the Sagan standard