text: The author then goes on to explain possible solutions for the obstacles of studing Venus. The author states in paragraph 7, "Another project is looking back to an old technology called mechanical computers." The author also states in paragraph 7, "...some simplified electronics made of silicon carbide have been tested in a chamber simulating the chaos of Venus's surface and have lasted for three weeks in such conditions." By explaining possible solutions the author proves that there is hope in studying and that attempting to study Venus isn't a futile effort.