03.07 Practice AP Language Essay Prompt
Have you ever become an expert on something or discovered something new without and
mistakes or errors? Probably not. Mistakes and errors are components that allow humans to
create, learn, and do new things. This concept is one that Lewis Thomas states in The Medusa
and the Snail. In this passage, Thomas discusses the different ways that we must first fail in order
to succeed and the importance of this occurrence. I agree with his point of view and that in order
for us to prosper as a society and species, we must fail and learn from a variety of tasks and
challenges.
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Whenever there are issues in a situation, people are encouraged to figure out what is
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wrong. For example, if you are watching TV and the remote stops working, you’re going to feel
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compelled to get up and find out what is wrong. This is similar to how error and problems leads
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to the creation of countless concepts and ideas. Through these problems that people face, those
who decide to make a change and improve or fix this issue become the real innovators of the
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country. As Thomas says in the passage, “What is needed, for progress to be made, is the move
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based on error.” This reflects the overall idea that in order for things to be created and started,
there must first be a problem to solve. Luckily, our world is full of problems and untapped
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solutions and all that it takes to find and attack these imperfections, is a person willing to find the
source of the issue and improve upon it.
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Another reason why Thomas makes a good point is that he explains how there must be
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two sides and ideas to debate a concept that is later proven. For example, if two people were
arguing over which amusement park was better, there would have to be a solution that is sought
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after. In this case, the solution would be proving that one of these parks are better than the other.
However, this solution and conclusion would never be reached without the debate occurring in
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Have you ever become an expert on something or discovered something new without and
mistakes or errors? Probably not. Mistakes and errors are components that allow humans to
create, learn, and do new things. This concept is one that Lewis Thomas states in The Medusa
and the Snail. In this passage, Thomas discusses the different ways that we must first fail in order
to succeed and the importance of this occurrence. I agree with his point of view and that in order
for us to prosper as a society and species, we must fail and learn from a variety of tasks and
challenges.
m
er as
Whenever there are issues in a situation, people are encouraged to figure out what is
co
eH w
wrong. For example, if you are watching TV and the remote stops working, you’re going to feel
o.
compelled to get up and find out what is wrong. This is similar to how error and problems leads
rs e
ou urc
to the creation of countless concepts and ideas. Through these problems that people face, those
who decide to make a change and improve or fix this issue become the real innovators of the
o
aC s
country. As Thomas says in the passage, “What is needed, for progress to be made, is the move
vi y re
based on error.” This reflects the overall idea that in order for things to be created and started,
there must first be a problem to solve. Luckily, our world is full of problems and untapped
ed d
ar stu
solutions and all that it takes to find and attack these imperfections, is a person willing to find the
source of the issue and improve upon it.
is
Another reason why Thomas makes a good point is that he explains how there must be
Th
two sides and ideas to debate a concept that is later proven. For example, if two people were
arguing over which amusement park was better, there would have to be a solution that is sought
sh
after. In this case, the solution would be proving that one of these parks are better than the other.
However, this solution and conclusion would never be reached without the debate occurring in
This study source was downloaded by 100000827039679 from CourseHero.com on 08-11-2021 12:13:50 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/37675011/0307-Practice-AP-Language-Essay-Promptdocx/
