In this blog post, I’ll examine the historical events and thoughts on modern politics that the movie ‘Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King’ brought to mind, while correcting and editing them to align with current facts. The movie ‘Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King’ was a huge box office hit, drawing over 10 million viewers. I had wanted to see it, but I lacked the...
Why Do Optical Isomers Make Such Small Yet Critical Differences?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and importance of optical isomers, as well as their significance in pharmaceuticals and biological processes. The world we live in is made up of various small particles. Among them, the most functional and readily accessible particles are molecules. Molecules are composed of various types of atoms, and each molecule has its own unique molecular...
What is “thermal migration,” the key technology used to manufacture optical fibers?
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...
How can madness and logic explain human psychology and behavior?
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...
If we change our perspective, how might the way we view the world change?
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...
Why do joints wear out, and how far has technology advanced to address this issue?
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...
From the perspective of a philosopher of science, how can we distinguish between the theory of evolution and creationism?
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...
How has the philosophy of science evolved, and what direction should contemporary philosophy of science take?
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...
Is Scientific Management a Method for Improving Efficiency Through Minor Improvements?
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...
Should Scientists Be Legally Liable for the Adverse Effects of Chemical Substances?
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...