Discussion

Introduction

Part of your assignment asks you to discuss to what extent modifying the human body can improve quality of life, taking your starting point in one of the texts. 

In your discussion, you should use at least two of the following phrases: yet, on the other hand, in addition, since, secondly, as a result, if not, at last. These are linking phrases. They help introduce an argument (since), alternative arguments or explanations (yet, on the other hand, in addition, secondly, if not), or a conclusion (as a result, at last).

“Could a tattoo help you stay healthy?” by Carson Bruns

The text argues that tattoo technology can be enhanced so that it gives people new abilities. Bruns argues that, since people cannot tell when their skin is exposed to UV rays, they are exposed to a higher risk of skin cancer. As a result, Bruns suggests modifying one’s body with a tattoo created by him could help with avoiding being exposed to UV rays and lower the chances of getting skin cancer, thus improving one’s quality ...