Topic: Why are humans so fascinated with understanding the universe?
Purpose: To give insight and possibly trigger deep thought of audience regarding human nature and the universe
Strategy: Narration, Description, Exemplification, Definition, Analysis of Cause and Effect, Process Analysis
Title: "Why we try to understand the universe"
Outline:
I. Introduction
Question: "Why do we, humans, spend enormous amounts of resources; time, money, etc; to try and grasp the true meaning of our existence in the universe?"
II. Heading One
Answer One: Because no amount of anything will ever quench our thirst, our need, our innate desire for knowledge.
A. supporting idea
Humans are naturally curious
B. supporting idea
Humans need knowledge to survive
III. Heading Two
Answer 2: Because earth won't last forever. We're searching for hope.
A. supporting idea
Humans are living on the only reachable (at this time) planet that is capable of supporting intelligent life. (Perfect Storm/Clockwork statement)
B. supporting idea
There are other potentially habitable planets out there. They're just out of our reach. We need advancement.
IV. Closing/Conclusion
Humans (we) try to understand the universe to find out why we exist. This question might never be answered but we will never stop to try and find the answer, but in the meantime we have to, well, continue existing.
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