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Coming to Our Senses - Coggle Diagram
Coming to Our Senses
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Main Idea 1
Sight is the most important sense because it allows us to observe the world around us.
He explains that our senses, including sight, allow us to explore and better understand the universe.
Main Idea 2
Tyson is making the point that humans can learn more about their environment than simply what their senses can tell them, and that using scientific tools can help them learn more.
Main Idea 3
We cannot only use human senses to fully understand the world around us. Our perception of the world would be different if we had enhanced senses. If we had enhanced vision, we could see radio waves, the Milky Way, microwaves, x-rays, and gamma rays with our naked eyes. Each of these things would help us better understand and navigate the world around us.
Main Idea 4
we cannot rely only on our five senses; we have to use scientific tools to understand what is beyond our senses. "Coming to our senses" usually means acknowledging what's in front of us or what is really happening. The author is using it as a play on words to show us that we need technology to really sense what is in the world.