The aspirations of democracy are based on the notion of an informed citizenry, capable of making wise decisions. The choices we are asked to make become increasingly complex. They require the longer-term thinking and greater tolerance for ambiguity that science fosters. The new economy is predicated on a continuous pipeline of scientific and technological innovation. It can not exist without workers and consumers who are mathematically and scientifically literate.

Activism
Druyan has served on the Board of Directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) for over 10 years and was president (2006-2010). (Goldsmith) and Harry Druyan who co-owned a knitware firm. Television and movie writing career
Druyan was one of the three writers of the TV series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage along with Carl Sagan and Steven Soter and a producer for the motion picture Contact.

She made substantial contributions to the PBS documentary series Cosmos and was the third wife of the late Carl Sagan.