In this blog post, we’ll explore the basic concepts of deep learning and examine exactly how it works, using the example of training a computer to recognize letters written in various handwriting styles. ‘Will Doctors Become an Extinct Profession?’, ‘Humans Are No Longer Needed’, ‘The Arrival of Learning Machines’, ‘The Future of Jobs Transformed...
Hacking and Security in the Digital Age: How Will the Battle Between the Sword and the Shield Unfold?
In this blog post, we’ll examine how hacking occurs in the digital age—where computers and networks have become essential foundations of daily life—and how security technologies have evolved to counter it. In modern society, where nearly all work and communication rely on computers and networks, the issues of hacking and security have become critically important. Hacking no longer merely...
Why is digital archaeology necessary, and how can we preserve digital information that is disappearing?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the problem of past digital information potentially becoming unreadable in the future due to technological changes in digital storage media, hardware, and software, as well as the importance of digital archaeology in preserving it. Will digital information eventually become unreadable? It’s the day before the team project deadline. The file a team member...
How Do the Dimples on a Golf Ball Increase Distance?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles behind how the dimples on a golf ball’s surface reduce air resistance and increase distance, as well as the historical evolution of these dimples. What is the secret behind a golf ball? “Inbee Park wins the gold medal!” South Korea’s Inbee Park won the gold medal in the golf event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. When watching a golf match, you’ll...
Can the era of personal drones address both convenience and various limitations?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the convenience and diverse use cases of drones, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life, while also considering the limitations they present—such as privacy invasions, safety incidents, criminal misuse, and security concerns. Imagine an era where you can sit at your computer, do your grocery shopping, and then send your drone to the...
How do virtualization and virtual memory make a computer act “as if” something were the case?
In this blog post, we’ll examine how the familiar concept of “virtual” is implemented in computers and explore the principles behind virtual memory, a prime example of virtualization. What is “virtualization” in the context of computers? Have you ever heard the term “virtual couple” on a TV show? If not, you’ve probably heard the term “virtual account.” Even if you’ve never heard of either...
How has social media revolutionized communication, and what negative consequences has it left in its wake?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of social media and its leading platforms, examining everything from its benefits—such as networking and information sharing—to its drawbacks, including biased public opinion, criminal exploitation, and the spread of misinformation. We’ll also look at what we need to be mindful of in today’s evolving social media landscape. What is social media...
Why are SSDs faster than HDDs, and how might this affect scenes in movies?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the data storage methods and performance differences between HDDs and SSDs using scenes from the movie ‘Password’, and explore how these differences between the two storage devices might play out in real-world situations. In the movie ‘Password’, Milo, a promising Stanford University graduate, joins the software company NURV after...
How did fossil fuels become the driving force behind human progress, and what limitations do they have?
In this blog post, we will examine how fossil fuels—which have driven human life and industrial development—were formed and utilized, as well as their advantages and limitations, the environmental issues they pose, and the need for alternative energy sources. Humanity’s Need for Energy and Fossil Fuels Physically speaking, “energy” refers to the ability to perform work. To lead more...
How can the sun be an endless source of energy?
In this blog post, let’s explore how solar power converts sunlight into electrical energy, how it’s used in our daily lives, and what challenges must be overcome for it to become a major energy source in the future. Fossil fuels have long been the most widely used energy source for producing the electricity we need most in our daily lives. However, the use of fossil fuels causes various...