CategoryHumts

This blog post explores whether human nature is determined by genes or whether culture and nurture exert a greater influence. We examine the arguments for both perspectives and analyze the complex factors shaping human development.   Countless living beings coexist in the world. Among them, humans are unique in their ability to think, use language and tools, and live in systematically...

This blog post explores the reasons why humans choose altruistic actions despite being inherently self-interested beings, and examines the evolutionary causes hidden behind this behavior.   What exactly is an “altruistic act”? Simply put, if my sacrifice or effort allows another person to benefit, it can be considered an altruistic action. For instance, volunteering in disaster zones to aid...

This blog post explores various perspectives on whether human language ability is an evolutionary adaptation shaped by natural selection or a byproduct of the brain.   We use speech and writing to convey our thoughts to others. Language is the most crucial tool for transmitting human knowledge and emotions, and it forms the foundation of culture. Through language, people are able to engage...

This blog post explores why humans seek to interpret the world through the narrative forms of myth and science, examining the cognitive structures and nature underlying this pursuit.   We humans are creatures that analyze causality. The question “Why?” has been a central pillar throughout human history. Questions like “Why do lightning and storms torment us?”, “Why does it not rain?”, and...

In this blog post, we examine how human-like robots have actually evolved and ponder whether we are prepared to coexist with them.   The movie ‘Bicentennial Man’. I remember this movie being one I’d often stumble upon while flipping through cable TV channels dedicated to showing movies when I was young. Usually, I’d use the excuse that I was tired of a movie I’d seen once...

This blog post explores whether customized humans are an inevitable consequence if genes determine human essence, along with the resulting ethical issues and societal impacts.   When asked to define what it means to be a person or human, the answer often varies greatly depending on an individual’s values and level of education. One common philosophical approach defines humans as the...

In this blog post, we examine why evolution is perceived not as mere change but as ‘progress,’ and the basis for this perception, from an adaptationist perspective.   Darwin first introduced the mechanism of evolution by natural selection in his book ⟪On the Origin of Species⟫. Over long periods, diverse species in nature adapted to their environments and passed on adaptable traits to their...

This blog post explores how elements are created within the evolution of the universe and stars, and what impact they have on life and planetary formation.   All things in the universe are composed of elements, with approximately 100 known types to date. These elements serve as the fundamental building blocks of all cosmic matter, playing diverse roles from the birth of life to the formation...

This blog post examines why the universe possesses the conditions enabling human existence, delving deeply into the Anthropic Principle and its scientific implications.   The conditions for intelligent life like humans to emerge on a planet are extremely demanding. The planet must lie within the narrow zone where liquid water can exist, and this water must be richly infused with organic...

This blog post examines the history of eugenics and its modern variations, exploring how genetic selection can threaten human dignity and equality.   In the United States today, many people are concerned about racial discrimination stemming from white supremacy, and incidents of brutal attacks against Black individuals are indeed occurring. This situation must be addressed with greater...