RAP III
The essays, “How Humans Are Shaping Our Own Evolution” by D. Max and “The Next Disaster” by Terry Jones, impose important, thought-provoking questions. The ways in which Max and Jones choose to answer their proposed questions lie within their research and prior knowledge. The information presented to the reader stands as evidence that supports the answers to their questions.
Max initiates his essay by describing a first-hand experience with the world’s first human cyborg, Neil Harbisson. In Max’s encounter with Harbisson, he portrays Harbisson as a hipster who has an antenna arching from the back of his skull. Max’s personal conversation with a real cyborg alone can answer the question regarding humans shaping their own evolution. Max explains to the reader how Harbisson’s antenna allows him to turn color into frequencies that he can hear. The fact that Harbisson has exceeded human skills provides key evidence that supports humans shaping evolution (Max).
Max then travels through time and discusses evidence of human development 12,500 years ago to all the way to present day. He argues that inventions discovered by humans such as art contribute to networking and civilization. The readers begin to realize that humans even took control of their evolution during historical eras. He also includes multiple sources, such as images of humans in different …show more content…
He presents its grand and extensive size, which hints at the destruction the river can cause. Jones then goes on to explain the history of the Atchafalaya to the reader. He introduces Henry Shreve’s mistake in removing the raft that blocked the Atchafalaya, which resulted in an influx of water into the river. Jones states, “Shreve’s “improvements” also set in motion a chain of events that could one day devastate Louisiana” (Jones). This historical event stands as primary evidence that leads the reader to the answer of Jones’
The essays, “How Humans Are Shaping Our Own Evolution” by D. Max and “The Next Disaster” by Terry Jones, impose important, thought-provoking questions. The ways in which Max and Jones choose to answer their proposed questions lie within their research and prior knowledge. The information presented to the reader stands as evidence that supports the answers to their questions.
Max initiates his essay by describing a first-hand experience with the world’s first human cyborg, Neil Harbisson. In Max’s encounter with Harbisson, he portrays Harbisson as a hipster who has an antenna arching from the back of his skull. Max’s personal conversation with a real cyborg alone can answer the question regarding humans shaping their own evolution. Max explains to the reader how Harbisson’s antenna allows him to turn color into frequencies that he can hear. The fact that Harbisson has exceeded human skills provides key evidence that supports humans shaping evolution (Max).
Max then travels through time and discusses evidence of human development 12,500 years ago to all the way to present day. He argues that inventions discovered by humans such as art contribute to networking and civilization. The readers begin to realize that humans even took control of their evolution during historical eras. He also includes multiple sources, such as images of humans in different …show more content…
He presents its grand and extensive size, which hints at the destruction the river can cause. Jones then goes on to explain the history of the Atchafalaya to the reader. He introduces Henry Shreve’s mistake in removing the raft that blocked the Atchafalaya, which resulted in an influx of water into the river. Jones states, “Shreve’s “improvements” also set in motion a chain of events that could one day devastate Louisiana” (Jones). This historical event stands as primary evidence that leads the reader to the answer of Jones’