Stuff Flashcards
Hook for opening statement
Imagine having your eyes darting around, craving the satisfaction of being able to see with the minimal moonlight peeking out, occasionally every several steps from under the tree leaves above. As you keep running, you bump into tall cylinders of wood, posing as an obstacle every so often; reality hits you, literally. There was no way out, literally. You didn’t even know which way was which. Desperately hoping for the best, you whip out your phone from your back pocket, but ofc, despite your best efforts, it was of no help. St that moment, you’ve basically lost all hope. Your best bet? Staying put and hoping you don’t become a meal by the time you can hopefully see the light of day again.
What world would you be living in if space programs weren’t funded? (opening statement)
- a world full of uncertainty and lacking sense of direction, a world where we risk struggling in the very fields that drive our technological and scientific progress best.
Ending for opening statement:
Today, I stand before you to address the confusion about why funding space programs is not just a luxury, but a necessity for our future. Space exploration has already improved and enhanced our world in ways we can see, but the real question is: what could we gain from continuing to fund it? Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I hope you find in favor of the defense
Starting the Closing statement:
your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, it has become clear that funding space programs is not js a luxury, but a necessity for our future.
By the closing statement, what should i understand?
By now, you should have understood that space programs help to improve our lives, expand our knowledge, and inspire future generations.
Closing statement doubts
It’s often thought that the funding could be redirected towards something else, that it causes pollution, and is costly. Despite that, when weighing the benefits with costs, it’s easy to tell that benefits outweigh the costs significantly that it can’t be denied.
Closing statement: Space programs aren’t just about exploration…
… it’s about shaping a better, brighter, and more sustainable tomorrow
Asking for Verdict in closing:
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I hope you find in favor of the defense and recognize the importance of continuing to fund space programs for a better tomorrow for everyone.
What are your 3 main points?
Improves quality of life, expands knowledge, and inspires
Point 3 - Inspiration: According to the Planetary Society…
“when we marvel at the beauty of Jupiter’s clouds or the mystery of Enceladus’ oceans, we get an opportunity to appreciate the wonder and majesty of this cosmos that we inhabit.”
Point 1, citation 1 - Improves life: According to the weather company…
“more than 50 million people look at the weather forecast on a daily basis”
point 1, citation 2 - Improves life: According to NASA.org …
“NASA agency wide, state impact in CA was that over 66,000 jobs supported, $18.5 billion in economic output and $1 billion in state tax revenue”
point 2, - expands knowledge: According to the American public university…
“they gather data about celestial bodies and investigate the universe in its natural state. Exploring our solar system and beyond it not only deepens our conprehension of the cosmos, but also contributes significantly to advancements in astrophysics and cosmology.”
Counter arguments - according to an article written by Eric Czerwonka on buddypunch.com,
“some employers use GPS to make sure employees are on site when they clock in and out.”
Counter arguments - according to Space.com
Satellite operators try to reduce space debris from recently launched satellites and rocket bodies by carefully designing them to prevent explosions, reentering them or moving them to disposal orbits - essentially a space junkyard - when their mission is over.
Counter arguments - according to sciencedirect.com,
“Specifically, the estimates indicate that a 1% increase in launches increases footprint by 0.07%, whereas a 1% increase in object launches and space debris reduces the ozone concentration by 2.231% and 0.499%, respectively.”
Note: Extra citation (expensive)
According to the Planetary Society,The United States government spent approximately $6.6 trillion in fiscal year 2020, of which just 0.3% ($22.6 billion) was provided to NASA.”
Counter arguments - according to world economic forum
“Space technology has a much more immediate and profound impact on our daily lives than many of us imagine, including weather forecasting, climate monitoring, navigation and telecommunications.”
Counter arguments - according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioenginnering,
“The brain, spinal cord, and nerves, as well as muscles, ligaments, and tendons are seen much more clearly with MRI than with regular x-rays and CT; for this reason MRI is often used to image knee and shoulder injuries.
Counter arguments - according to Mayo clinic
CT scan can help diagnose bone conditions such as bone tumor along with its location. It can also find internal injuries and bleeding after trauma and guide procedures like surgery.
