In this blog post, I explore how advances in artificial intelligence are changing the nature of human identity and existence. I sometimes think of humanity’s current situation as being similar to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar just before it flies away as a butterfly. Before it becomes an adult, the caterpillar moves slowly, crawling along the ground. It’s like a human...
In this blog post, we take a fascinating look at how materials science is at the heart of future technologies, from smartphones to self-driving cars. Materials science underpins all the technology you enjoy today. For example, the smartphone you use every day has tons of components inside, each of which is a material science technology. You only need to look at the transparent substrate of...
In this blog post, we’ll explore what makes quantum computers different from classical computers and how they push the envelope. About quantum computers A few years ago, the world’s first commercialized quantum computer was announced by D-Wave Systems, Inc. Since then, it’s become even more popular, with Lockheed Martin, Google, the world’s leading internet company...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how macromolecules, used since ancient times, are revolutionizing nanotechnology and medicine. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about macromolecules, an area of research that is driving chemical engineering. A macromolecule is a type of molecule. What is a molecule? A molecule is the smallest particle that has the properties of a substance...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the history and evolution of the automobile and its role in modern society. Can you find a human being who has ever walked the earth who has never ridden in a car? If you can, it’s probably a primitive people who hasn’t yet embraced modern civilization. Cars are a universal and important form of transportation. Nowadays, they are also...
In this blog post, we’ll look at how the phenomenon of McDonaldization, the emphasis on efficiency, is undermining humanity and diversity in our society. McDonaldization refers to the process by which the principles of fast food restaurants like McDonald’s prioritize efficiency, affecting many areas of American society and around the world. When we go to McDonald’s, we...
This blog post provides an easy-to-understand explanation of how cancer cells develop and how they differ from normal cells. Cancer, a deviation in my cells Cancer is a very common word in our daily lives, but it is still a disease that is often associated with vague fears and dread. Despite the fact that research and information about cancer is steadily increasing, many people still...
In this blog post, we’ll explore whether scientific advancement can give humans meaning in life, or whether it only provides momentary happiness. Scientific and social progress has always seemed like the only direction to go. As Yuval Noah Harari explained, we are facing the possible extinction of Homo sapiens. On the other hand, we rarely discuss the impact of this scientific...
In this blog post, we explore the nature and issues surrounding the regulatory debate over the use of medical devices such as CT-MRI X-rays in Korean oriental medicine clinics. On December 29, 2014, the Korean government’s regulatory improvement task was released, reigniting a debate that has been going on for 20 years. It included a push to remove restrictions on the use of medical...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why we can’t put down our phones late at night and the impact of big data behind it. You’ve just gotten home from a long day at work and it’s already 11 o’clock. You’ve had a busy and hectic day, and your mind and body are exhausted. As you ride up in the elevator, you replay the events of the day. A quick...