In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles behind optical fibers—which have made today’s ultra-high-speed optical communications possible—and “thermal migration,” the key technology used to manufacture them.   Today, we use the internet every single day without fail. The internet allows us to easily exchange information from all corners of the world, no matter where we are on the globe...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between madness and logic based on ‘Logicomics’ and examine how human psychology and behavior are connected.   In everyday life, the term “madness” often brings to mind mental illness or an irrational state. In contrast, logic is considered one of the most rational fields among existing academic disciplines. Therefore, the idea...

In this blog post, let’s explore together how even a small shift in perspective can help us understand others and foster our own personal growth.   Every Thursday morning, I volunteer as a guide outside the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boramae Hospital. As a guide, I help patients and their caregivers find their way around the hospital and assist them with using the...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of joints—which enable our bodies to move—as well as advancements in artificial joints and wearable robot technology.   Why are joints important? As smart technology has advanced, people have become able to accomplish more tasks without moving around as much as they used to. With just a smartphone, we can talk to people far away without even...

In this blog post, we will examine whether the theory of evolution and creationism can be recognized as science, based on major theories in the philosophy of science.   Introduction A 2012 survey conducted by Gallup Korea found that 45% of respondents believed in the theory of evolution, while 32% believed in creationism, indicating that over 30% did not accept the theory of evolution. Since...

In this blog post, I’ll examine the history of the philosophy of science and the direction contemporary philosophy of science should pursue, and I’d like to explore with you why discussions about the limits of science are important.   The Meaning and History of the Philosophy of Science What exactly is “philosophy of science”? Many people probably think, “Science is boring enough as it is...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Scientific Management is applied to workstation design and factory layout to boost productivity and work efficiency.   The Beginnings of Scientific Management and Industrial Engineering Industrial engineering is the discipline that studies efficiency. It investigates ways to make systems operate more efficiently, and historically, there have been two...

In this blog post, we examine the extent to which scientists should bear legal responsibility for the social and environmental problems caused by the adverse effects of chemical substances.   Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ is a seminal work that exposed the harmful effects of chemical use on the environment. Since the book’s publication, controversy surrounding the use of...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of the psychological concept of “frames” for scientific thinking and the advancement of science, and examine why this way of thinking is essential for scientists and students of science and engineering.   Thinking That Breaks Free from Frames and the Beginnings of Science The name Columbus is one that everyone reading this has likely heard at...

In this blog post, we will examine the relationship between science and society, focusing on the issue of the value neutrality of science and technology and the social responsibility of scientists.   The Meaning of Value Neutrality and Discussions on Science The term “value neutrality” refers to an approach in scientific research that focuses solely on objective facts and seeks to exclude...