Ann Druyan (born June 13, 1949) is an American documentary producer, author, and activist renowned for her contributions to science communication. She co-wrote and produced the acclaimed PBS series Cosmos with her late husband, Carl Sagan. As the creative director of NASA’s Voyager Interstellar Message Project, she helped design the Golden Record sent into space. Druyan also created and produced the sequels Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and Cosmos: Possible Worlds. Beyond media, she advocates for nuclear disarmament, environmental protection, and space exploration initiatives like Breakthrough Starshot. Her work has earned numerous awards, highlighting her dedication to science and public education. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Today, we are with the wonderful Ann Druyan, one of the most renowned humanist figures. You have inspired me in my formal explorations of science and science education, particularly with the Beyond Belief conference in 2006. Ann Druyan: It was long ago.  Jacobsen: So, what can I ask you that others haven’t? What was your introduction to secular humanism, scientific skepticism and public science education? Druyan: I was very lucky because my …