The Persistence of Memory

8.7/10 · 601 votesDec 7, 198060 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

The brain is the focus of this fascinating portion of our journey as Dr. Sagan examines another of the intelligent creatures with whom we share the planet Earth — whales. Then we wind through the maze of the human brain to witness the architecture of thought.

Season 1 Episodes13

E1 8.9

The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean

E2 9.0

One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue

E3 8.8

Harmony of the Worlds

E4 8.9

Heaven and Hell

E5 8.9

Blues for a Red Planet

E6 8.8

Travellers' Tales

E7 8.8

The Backbone of Night

E8 9.1

Journeys in Space and Time

E9 9.0

The Lives of the Stars

E10 9.0

The Edge of Forever

E11 8.7Now viewing

The Persistence of Memory

E12 8.9

Encyclopedia Galactica

E13 9.0

Who Speaks for Earth?

Cast1

Carl Sagan

Self - Host

Crew5

Carl Sagan

Writer

Adrian Malone

Director

Ann Druyan

Writer

David F. Oyster

Director

Rob McCain

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Persistence of Memory" is episode 11 of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 601 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.9). Directed by Adrian Malone, David F. Oyster, Rob McCain and written by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan, it aired on December 7, 1980.

The Persistence of Memory

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