Humans are rejecting God’s creation and becoming their own creators. Will the creation of a new species by genetic manipulation illuminate humanity’s future or lead to its destruction? Since the past, humans have been considered creatures of the gods. Human civilization began more than 3500 years ago, so for roughly half a millennium, humans have thought of themselves as the...
Do evolution and creation, science and religion, have to be opposed? The Theistic Evolution explores the possibility of reconciling the two and offers a new perspective. In recent years, from the discovery of the Higgs boson to whether or not the eponymous bird should be revised in textbooks, there have been a number of issues that have been reported in the internet media that show the...
Does the theory of intelligent design hinder scientific progress or open up new possibilities? We explore its implications at the interface of science and philosophy. In his book Intelligent Design, Dembski argues that the emergence of life is not the result of chance, but the intentional result of an intelligent designer. He criticizes the scientific community for rejecting theology in...
What are effective ways to stop free riding? Explore how doing the right thing benefits individuals and society, and come up with solutions. When I was in high school, my teacher once assigned us to write a report on a school trip in groups. Everyone was very enthusiastic until we started planning, but when it came time to write the report together, many students were free-riding. I tried...
Is the end of the human race doomed or a new beginning for evolution? We explore the future of Homo sapiens in the context of technological advances and environmental change. Before we begin, it’s important to define the word “apocalypse”. If you look up the word apocalypse, it’s defined as “the end of an ongoing event or phenomenon”. When we talk about the end of Homo sapiens...
Can we distinguish between real and virtual reality? And can we say one is superior to the other? This blog post explores the boundaries between “real” and “fake” and asks deep questions about the nature of the reality we believe in. In the Book of Zhuangzi’s The Art of Sacrifice, there’s a story of a “phalaenopsis dream”. It’s a story about how Zhuangzi was turned into a...
Is deregulation a booster or a hindrance to technological progress and economic growth? We explore the trade-offs between regulation and innovation using examples from the UK and South Korea. Deregulation is a common theme in the news these days. This is because governments have chosen deregulation as a way to revitalize entrepreneurial activity and economic growth. The idea is to...
Why does a gazelle jump at a lion instead of running away? The costly signaling hypothesis explores survival strategies in animals and human societies. All animals, including humans, strive to maintain themselves and their species. According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, only those species that have a competitive advantage have been naturally selected and have evolved to survive...
In the face of global warming and the energy crisis, is nuclear power essential? We look at the economics, reliability, and environmental impact. A long time ago, in March 2011, an event took the world by surprise. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern region of Japan, knocking out power to the nuclear power plant in Fukushima, causing the emergency core cooling system that cools...
Communication technology has evolved from ancient gestures and bonfires to the telephone, the internet, and now the AI-powered hyper-connected society. Let’s explore the changes and future of communication technology. From ancient times to the present day, communication technology has come a long way. Ancient communication began with gestures, the birth of language, and the use of...