In this blog post, we examine the core argument of psychological egoism surrounding the motivation for human behavior. We also explore the basis and limitations of why this theory interprets all altruistic behavior as the pursuit of self-interest. We praise acts of helping others or even sacrificing one’s life as altruistic. However, according to psychological egoism, altruistic acts...
This blog post examines the causes of rapidly increasing atmospheric CO₂ and the worsening climate crisis, exploring both the potential and limitations of artificial photosynthesis as a new solution gaining attention. CO₂ is the substance that first comes to mind when we think of environmental issues like climate change and global warming. It’s easy to mistakenly view CO₂ as a...
The medical graduate school system was designed to enable talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to medicine in Korea. However, it failed to take root due to competition with medical schools, social resistance, and insufficient institutional preparation. Introduction The medical graduate school system was implemented in Korea starting in 2005. This system was modeled...
This blog post examines the impact of accurately measuring and controlling the money supply on economic stability, explaining the importance and complexity of monetary policy. If the money supply—meaning the total amount of money—becomes excessively large or small, it can lead to significant price fluctuations and also affect unemployment rates and interest rates. Therefore, the importance...
Heat transfer is critical to the performance and safety of mechanical components, and fins are a key technology for enhancing it. This article examines the role of fins and efficient cooling methods. Long ago, in 2016, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion incident occurred, leading to a recommendation to discontinue its use due to the risk. This incident caused a major shock worldwide and...
In this blog post, we explore the roles of structure, aerodynamics, propulsion, and control—the core elements of aerospace engineering—and why they are essential for designing airplanes and rockets. Before introducing what aerospace engineering is, we must first understand engineering itself. Since aeronautical engineering belongs to the College of Engineering, it is a branch of...
In this blog post, we explore why foam glass is manufactured in a manner similar to pancakes and examine its advantages as a building material, such as its thermal insulation properties and durability. Sweet and fluffy pancakes are a beloved brunch item enjoyed by people of all ages. The appeal of pancakes can also be found in their simple ingredients and preparation process. To make...
In this blog post, I want to explore how we can practice genuine compassion and solidarity when confronted with others’ suffering in modern society. Modern people primarily experience others’ suffering through media like news or movies. We encounter disasters and tragedies happening around the world daily on our screens, often perceiving them as distant stories disconnected...
Kozelek’s History of Concepts helps us gain a deeper understanding of contemporary political and social phenomena by analyzing how concepts like ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’ transform and are used across different eras and contexts, through an examination of past and present conceptual understandings. When people use concepts like ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’, these...
This blog post examines the impact of computer engineering on the modern information society and future industrial development, as well as its essential role in cultivating talent to lead innovation. Computer engineering is an essential and core discipline in the transformation of our society into an information society. It involves designing and building high-performance computers...