In this blog post, we’ll examine the value-neutrality of scientific and technological progress and its impact on human society based on the movie ‘In Time’, and reflect together on whether such progress is always a good thing.   Philosophical Questions About Science Raised by the Movie “In Time” The phrase “Time is Money” is commonly known as an expression that epitomizes...

In this blog post, we’ll examine how communication methods have changed due to advances in science and technology, and explore new directions for communication aimed at restoring meaningful human relationships.   How has the advancement of science and technology changed the way we communicate? Science and technology are advancing at an astonishingly rapid pace. Thanks to the development of...

In this blog post, we will examine the meaning and limitations of scientific and technological determinism, as well as the role of scientists and engineers.   In the “Terminator” movie series, Skynet—a computer program created by humans—gains the ability to think independently, surpassing human intelligence, and ultimately takes control of the world by artificially triggering a nuclear war...

In this blog post, we will examine, from the perspective of modified utilitarianism, how morality can be established as an objective standard for regulating scientific and technological progress.   The Clash Between Scientific and Technological Advancement and Morality In modern society, science and technology have become the core driving force behind human civilization, and they have now...

In this blog post, I’d like to examine the long-standing debate surrounding the relationship between science and religion and consider whether these two fields must necessarily be in conflict with one another.   Are science and religion truly incompatible? Humans have constantly strived to find the causes of the phenomena they experience. In the early days of history, people sought to...

In this blog post, I will examine various perspectives on the relationship between science and religion and logically explore my own view on whether science and religion are distinct from one another.   Different Perspectives on Science and Religion In the past, religion was an indispensable and vital element of human life. The existence of God was taken for granted, and people learned...

In this blog post, we will compare the theories of Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn—two leading philosophers who have examined the process of scientific knowledge development—and explore how Kuhn’s theory of scientific revolutions explains the actual process of scientific knowledge development.   Few would disagree with the assertion that advances in science and technology shape our future. Most...

In this blog post, I’ll examine the problems that arise in the way engineering students communicate, explore their causes, and discuss ways to improve them.   Not long ago, I went out for drinks with some friends from middle school. Whenever I go to gatherings like this, there’s one comment I always hear: “You’re an engineering student, but you don’t really come across as one.” When I ask...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the structure and acoustic characteristics of a concert hall influence the way music is conveyed.   While studying in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University’s College of Engineering, I was a member of the Seoul National University Choir starting in my freshman year. During my three years in the choir, I performed...

In this blog post, we will examine the characteristics and pros and cons of the three main bidding systems used in public construction projects: the lowest-price bidding system, the qualification-based bidding system, and the turnkey bidding system.   Civil engineering is a field primarily applied to the construction of social infrastructure (SOC), such as roads, dams, and bridges. Since the...