"Sagan standard" meaning in All languages combined

See Sagan standard on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Sagan standard [canonical]
Etymology: Named for Carl Sagan. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Sagan standard
  1. The standard that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Wikipedia link: Carl Sagan, Sagan standard Categories (topical): Epistemology

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