“The Cosmic Connection: How Astronomy Shapes Our Society, Future, and Philosophical Ideas”

The purpose of this paper is to explore a topic of your choice related to astronomy, to its effect on our society, its importance for our future, or its role in the evolution of philosophical and religious ideas. The paper should be an independent piece of work that expresses your thoughts, backed by at 5 sources. The length of the paper should be between 5 to 7 pages. The cover page and the reference page do NOT count towards your 5-7 pages. Be sure to include citations throughout the paper, and remember to express your thoughts and opinions as well!