Can science build trust while overcoming the subjectivity of observation and the limitations of the inductive method? Explore whether scientific knowledge can be justified by repeated experience alone. Unlike deduction, which works from universal truths to individual cases, induction is an argument in which the premises inexplicably support the conclusion through ‘observation’...
Shipbuilding and marine engineering studies offshore plants and structures, as well as ships, and plays an important role in the development of marine resources and disaster response. This major deals with all engineering problems that occur on ships and in the ocean. When you say you’re studying shipbuilding and marine engineering, most people assume you’re studying to build...
When we scold someone, we say it’s “for your good,” but is it really? Let’s take a look at the true meaning of scolding and the reasons behind it. At this time a few years ago, high school juniors were the so-called “white elephants” who had completed their college entrance exams and finished their mathematics exams. I was no exception, as I was a high school junior at the...
Through intelligent design, Homo sapiens is driven to evolve into godlike beings. But do we really understand the nature of that desire? About 100,000 years ago, Homo sapiens living in Africa was little more than a marginal ape with an ecosystem impact similar to that of a jellyfish that relies on tentacles to survive, or a mouse that survives on small pieces of food to avoid predators...
Shipbuilding and offshore engineering is the study and development of ships and offshore structures, but can it become a key industry for the Korean economy? After the Korean War, Korea faced an incredibly difficult time: the country was devastated by the war, the population was decimated, and many people were left homeless. However, the country developed rapidly and is often referred to...
How does evolutionary theory explain the origin of life and the process of change? This article explores the development and scientific basis of evolutionary theory, focusing on Darwin’s theory of natural selection. Given the variety of perspectives on the origin of life in world religions such as Christianity and Hinduism, as well as in many local mythologies, we can assume that...
Human temperament is shaped by the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Let’s explore whether nature or nurture has a greater influence. In ancient times, people viewed the world purposively and organically, meaning that every object or phenomenon had some purpose or intention and was an indivisible whole in itself. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that all...
Yongzheng combined benefits to officials with severe punishment. Was his altruism a true sacrifice or a strategic choice? The repetition-reciprocity hypothesis explores the motivation behind it. Despite his short reign of 13 years, Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, considered one of the most reforming monarchs in Chinese history, introduced a system called “yanglian” in 1724. The term means...
Ubiquitous technology is revolutionizing our lives, but it can also create social and ethical challenges. Are we ready? A world of ubiquitous, ubiquitous computer resources, combining the real and virtual worlds so that they can be utilized anywhere and anytime, was only a few years ago a fictionalized society in the distant future. However, in 2016, the AI Go program AlphaGo defeated Go...
Is a wire-free future possible? A look at how wireless power transmission and reception will change our lives and industries. Compare life 500 years ago to life today. One of the most revolutionary differences is the presence of electronics. From tiny light bulbs to giant refrigerators, it’s hard to imagine our lives without them. This is because electronics have become an...