Paul Bogard Let There Be Dark Summary

Paul Bogard article “Let There Be Dark” is trying to delineate that we need our natural darkness by using evidence, reasoning, and persuasive elements.

One example of evidence is “The rest of the world depends on darkness as well, including nocturnal and crepuscular species of birds, insects, mammals, fish and reptiles”.This evidence is clear. It persuades the audience that works late, having electronics, and lights on can effect the night and how you sleep.

“Shutting of tv, phones, and lights at night” is a example of Reasoning. It give a logic reason. It will persuade people to shut everything off to get a better good night’s sleep. We tend to reach for a light switch when we feel the closeness of nightfall. We are rapidly losing night’s