In this blog post, we will examine why living right ultimately benefits both individuals and society through the issue of free riding in group projects. Group work is one of the essential requirements of college life. Before examining the various aspects of group work in detail, we must first define what a free rider is. The term “free rider” refers to someone who rides a vehicle without...
In this blog post, we will examine the boundaries between technological advancement and humanity, and explore whether consciousness can be the criterion that separates humanity from machines. Lifelogging, the concept of health management that records and digitizes all aspects of human life, has been gaining attention in recent years. This is because it is a revolutionary method that...
In this blog post, we will look at not only the justification of ethical values, but also ways to motivate people to actually follow them. “Respect for the elderly” is an ethical value shared by our society. Respect for the elderly goes beyond mere courtesy or custom and means respect for human existence, which is an important factor in strengthening social solidarity and community spirit...
In this blog post, we explain the concept of locational externality, how interactions between competitors affect their performance and rewards, and the resulting economic inefficiency. Tennis player Steffi Graf earned a fortune by winning the 1992 tournament, but she continued to lose to her archrival, Seles. As a result, Steffi Graf became increasingly concerned about her matches against...
In this blog post, we will examine the reasons why wearable devices have not become mainstream despite their technological sophistication from various perspectives. Beyond smartphones and tablet PCs that we carry around in our hands, many wearable devices such as glasses, necklaces, and wristwatches are now available on the market. It has been several years since the media began reporting...
In this blog post, we examine the pros and cons of introducing a telemedicine system in South Korea from the perspectives of public healthcare and institutional stability. In April 2014, a major controversy erupted in South Korea over the introduction of a telemedicine system, with the government and the Korean Medical Association at odds. When the telemedicine bill was passed by the State...
In this blog post, we will look at the differences between pasteurization and ultra-high temperature processing, which are methods of heat treatment for milk, and examine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Milk is a food that provides high-quality nutrients for humans. It is rich in various nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and plays an important...
In this blog post, based on Sartre’s theory of images, we explore why images in the imaginary world are perceived more clearly than reality. What are images? Modern philosophers believed that images are based on the senses, just as we perceive objects in the real world through our senses to construct the real world. Here, the real world refers to the world that already exists...
In this blog post, we will examine the essence of play, which began as a ritual in ancient times and has been transformed into consumption in the capitalist and digital age. In ancient times, people worked hard for their survival, but during certain times of the year, such as festivals, they would gather together to offer sacrifices to the gods and enjoy themselves. Labor is the mundane...
In this blog post, we will look at the origins of the spoon class theory and the historical background of capitalism and the creation of unequal structures. What is the spoon class theory? There is a popular phrase on the internet and social media these days. It is “gold spoon,” “silver spoon,” and “dirt spoon.” This spoon class theory originated from the European proverb, “born with a...