Seth Shostak Quotes


When was the last time you bought an American-made radio or television? If you're Gen X or younger, the answer is 'never.' Does the label on that shirt or skirt you're wearing say 'Made in the U.S.A.'? If so, you probably got it at Goodwill, or maybe at a Smithsonian garage sale.


Citations

Shostak, Seth. "Where Have All the Makers Gone?" HuffPost, 19 May 2012.

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Seth Shostak
Seth Shostak
  • Born: July 20, 1943
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Scientist

Seth Shostak is an American astronomer and author, and is currently the senior astronomer for the SETI Institute.