In this blog post, we’ll explore the hidden meaning behind altruistic behavior through the movie *The Intern* and the reciprocity hypothesis. A recent movie has been receiving high praise and winning the hearts of many people. It’s *The Intern*, a film that depicts the journey of a young female CEO who takes on a 70-year-old retired intern named “Ben,” and how they come to understand and...
Is altruism ultimately selfishness, or is it a pure act of kindness?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the idea that seemingly altruistic acts may actually be calculated selfishness, and examine the true meaning of kindness through various examples. As we go through life, all sorts of things happen. Horrific incidents like murder or sexual assault become social issues and are recorded in the news, but the astonishing events that unfold among the people...
Why has the U.S. become the world’s largest oil producer, and what is the impact of shale oil?
How did the U.S. become the world’s largest oil producer? We examine the changes in the energy market brought about by the shale oil revolution and its impact on the global economy. Which country is the world’s largest oil producer? The economy cannot function without energy. Energy is required for everything: running factories to produce goods, loading those goods onto trucks and ships to export...
Was the American Revolutionary War an inevitable consequence of colonial expansion and failed foreign policies?
In this blog post, we will examine whether the American Revolutionary War was an inevitable consequence of the colonial expansion and failed foreign policies of 18th-century European powers, along with the historical context. In the 18th century, European powers were gradually expanding their colonies and reaching the peak of imperialism. At this time, the 13 colonies located on the...
How will the sum total of happiness change through eternal life?
In this blog post, we explore the structural changes in happiness that eternal life will bring. We take an in-depth look at how human desires, technological advancements, and biological conditions will be reshaped, and in what direction the sum total of happiness might expand. Before linking eternal life to happiness, we must first define what happiness is. Generally, happiness is defined...
In a future where death becomes a choice, what meaning will happiness hold in that world?
In this blog post, we imagine the future society that will emerge from the extreme extension of human lifespan, examine how “happiness” might be redefined in an era where death is a choice, and delve deeply into how immortality will transform human existence. During the Roman Empire, the average life expectancy was approximately 25 years. This figure has steadily increased over time...
Why can we say that humans are more advanced than other species?
In this blog post, we will logically examine why humans can be regarded as “advanced beings” within the context of natural selection and the course of evolution, and how the ability to understand natural selection functions as a trait advantageous for survival across diverse environments. In the 19th century, Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution based on natural selection. He...
The Sinking of the Titanic: Why Did It Happen, and How Has Maritime Technology Changed?
In this blog post, we’ll revisit the causes of the Titanic disaster and examine the impact that tragedy had on the development of maritime safety technology. Do you know about the incident in which thousands of people, who had set out on a dreamlike voyage aboard the Titanic—the world’s most beautiful luxury liner—lost their lives in a single moment? This tragedy became even more famous...
How did television begin and evolve to where it is today?
In this blog post, we’ll explain the history and principles of technological advancements in television—from its inception to today’s smart TVs—in an easy-to-understand way. Television (TV), one of the main electronic devices in our homes, refers to a telecommunications method that transmits optical images of objects via radio waves to be reproduced on a receiving device, or to the...
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: How Do They Affect Our Health?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the structural differences between saturated and unsaturated fats affect our bodies, as well as what to watch out for when consuming them. Triglycerides, the most common form of lipids, are composed of glycerol and fatty acids. Fatty acids have a molecular structure in which hydrogen atoms are bonded to a carbon chain, and based on the type of bond...