In this blog post, we will examine how humans have responded to existential anxiety arising from contradictions with absolute existence and conflicts between individuals through the lens of philosophical thought. Humans exist as individuals regardless of their own will, and are destined to disappear without knowing where they are headed. This existential anxiety that humans face can be...
In this blog post, we will look at how infants and toddlers learn to read without knowing letters, the importance of the preparatory stage of reading, and the development process. Unlike listening and speaking, reading is often thought to begin only after infants and toddlers learn letters. However, most studies on reading development suggest that reading development begins even before...
In this blog post, we explore whether altruistic behavior stems from genuine feelings or strategic calculations, focusing on the “costly signaling” hypothesis. Why do humans engage in altruistic behavior? Why do humans engage in altruistic behavior? There have been many studies and hypotheses on this topic. However, there is still no clear answer. This is because altruistic behavior is far...
In this blog post, we will explore the possibility that the world we live in is not real, but rather a simulation, from a philosophical and scientific perspective. Humans cannot experience the true nature of the universe, that is, its unfiltered reality. Science has constantly advanced in order to answer many philosophical questions, such as “What are humans?” and “What is the world we...
In this blog post, we explore how the remarkable advances in genetic engineering technology could lead to ethical issues and social conflicts such as human cloning, discrimination, and disregard for life. In 1997, Ian Wilmut and his colleagues announced that they had successfully cloned a sheep named Dolly. Cloning technology was not new, but this was the first time it had been used on an...
In this blog post, we will look at how drunk driving is detected scientifically through the working principle of breathalyzers and the chemical reactions used to detect alcohol. In our busy lives, who hasn’t washed away their worries with a drink? For modern people living increasingly busy lives, alcohol seems to be an inseparable part of life. However, behind its powerful appeal...
In this blog post, we explore whether altruistic behavior in humans stems from genuine selflessness or is a strategy derived from our selfish nature. Altruism refers to the psychological trait of helping others to promote their well-being without expecting anything in return. Blood donation, volunteer work, and charitable donations are examples of altruistic behavior. Altruistic behavior...
In this blog post, we will examine how altruistic behavior is maintained in the theories of natural selection and group selection, and what role institutions and culture play in its continuation. In ancient times, there were giraffes with short necks and giraffes with long necks. In order for giraffes to survive, they must be able to easily eat food located high up, so giraffes with long...
In this blog post, we explore whether human nature is inherently altruistic and why it is becoming increasingly selfish in modern society. Throughout history, philosophers have debated whether human nature is selfish or altruistic. In China, Mencius, Xunzi, and Gongsun Long argued that human nature is inherently good, while Xunzi argued that human nature is inherently evil, and Gongsun...
In this blog post, we will take a deep look at whether human cloning is ethically and philosophically justified based on the arguments of Putnam and Harris. Since Ian Wilmut and his team created the cloned sheep Dolly, there has been much debate about the pros and cons of human cloning. In addition, various works of art, such as “Gattaca” and “The Island,” have consistently appeared...