In the article "Whoa, Dude, Are We Inside a Computer Right Now", written by Ben Makuch, one can clearly distinguish some persuasive elements in terms of ethos, pathos and logos. Introducing the hypothesis' scientist, Rich Terrile, as a "well regarded" scientist and the director of an influential department at NASA, it accounts for his credibility and is therefore persuasive regarding its ethos. The article also appeals to the readers' sympathy, although not through emotion, but rather through colloquial language, describing how a Korean boy might be controlling us from his Xbox or referring to a well-known film. In this way the article seems more casual and the readers can relate well to his statements. The article's logos, however, is sometimes lacking some convincing elements. Apart from the argument that there are observable pixelations as well as similarities between quantum mechanics and video games, the scientist does not draw an utterly comprehensive connection between his hypothesis and his reasons why he assumes that we might be in a simulated world. In other words, his arguments are not proof enough for the reader but the article definitely is a matter for reflection.
PATHOS! -> missing
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