The author figures that is a worthy pursuit despite the risks and dangers because its the closest thing to Earth. In paragraph 2 the author states. " Venus is the closet planet to Earth in terms of size and density, and occasionally the closet in dinstance too." The author also believe that venus is an Earth like planet in paragraph 4 the author states. "Venus was probably covered largely with oceans and could've supported various forms of life, just like Earth. It also states "Venus still has some features that are analogous to those on Earth. The author believes that NASA has some big plans for studying Venus despite the dangers. In paragraph 7 it states. "Some simplified elsctronics made of silicion carbide have been tested in a chamber simplified electronics made of silicon carbide have been tested in a chamber simulating the chaos of Venus's surface and have lasted for 3 weeks in such conditions." This explains why the author suggests that studying Venus is a worthy pursuit despite the dangers it presents.