In this blog post, we explain through group selection theory that altruistic behavior is not simply a loss for the individual, but an evolutionary strategy for the survival and prosperity of the group. We encounter many “good people” in the world. People who readily give a thousand won to beggars on the subway, people who donate to the Salvation Army’s red baskets at the end of the...
In this blog post, we will examine the limits of genetic engineering and the need for social consensus, focusing on the bioethical issues raised by the development of designer baby technology. Since the dawn of time, humans have imagined a more perfect and healthier life. With the advancement of biotechnology in modern times, these imaginations are gradually becoming a reality, and among...
In this blog post, we will look at the reasons why people sacrifice themselves for others and become overly conscious of how others see them, as well as the root causes of this behavior. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. I have many strengths, but I have also done things that were not so good. With the help of my friends, I tried to think of my bad behaviors. During one...
In this blog post, we will look at why people practice kindness even at their own expense through the communication hypothesis, using examples of altruistic behavior on public transportation. When using public transportation, you always see seats reserved for the elderly and pregnant women. If you look closely, you will notice that even during rush hour, when public transportation is...
In this blog post, we will examine the arguments put forward by intelligent design and consider whether it is a valid scientific theory or merely a religious belief. In a world dominated by the creationist belief that God created the universe and life, a man named Darwin came forward with the theory of evolution. The theory of evolution fundamentally shook the creationist belief that we...
In this blog post, we will explore the physiological characteristics of fingerprints, how fingerprint recognition systems work, and why fingerprints are widely used in security technology. Fingerprints are raised patterns on the skin of the fingers, formed by sweat glands protruding from the dermis and creating a series of ridges and valleys. Fingerprints do not change throughout a...
In this blog post, we will look at the scientific basis for global warming and the arguments against it, exploring different perspectives on climate change and the issues involved. On June 23, 1988, James Hansen of NASA made a shocking announcement at the US Congress. First, carbon dioxide emissions from humans are increasing in the atmosphere and warming the Earth. Second, if global...
In this blog post, we will examine the limitations of fossil fuel use and the environmental and economic issues it raises, and explore the potential of alternative energy sources. With the start of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century England, coal, a fossil fuel, became an important source of energy for humankind. Since then, other fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas have been...
In this blog post, I will look back on the reasons why I repeatedly suffer from stage fright and lack of confidence, and share my own methods for overcoming them. The first club I decided to join after entering university was the music club. I had heard about this club before, and I had also participated in similar activities in high school. I joined the orchestra club as a cellist...
In this blog post, we will examine the comprehensive artistic characteristics and social and cultural significance of tightrope walking through its skill, storytelling, and audience participation. Korean tightrope walking is a comprehensive art form in which tightrope walkers, clowns, musicians, and audience members come together to share the joys and sorrows of life and breathe vitality...