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This blog post explores whether philosophy remains meaningful wisdom in the age of science or if it is a relic of the past that has served its purpose.   As Cicero already pointed out, the only thing to be found in a philosopher’s books is folly. Certainly, philosophers reject common sense and pursue all manner of wisdom. They are captivated by the desire to explore the principles of...

This blog post reveals the scientific secret behind why it’s called a ‘gift from God,’ exploring the structural advantages of reinforced concrete and the principle of thermal expansion.   You’ve probably seen ready-mix concrete trucks while walking down the street. The sight of those gray cylindrical trucks slowly rotating as they deliver concrete is common anywhere in the city...

This blog post examines whether vegetarianism is the right choice for health and the environment, or a challenge that carries the risk of nutritional deficiencies.   The vegetarian trend is booming worldwide. As people entered the 21st century, growing health consciousness and the pursuit of well-being propelled vegetarianism to great popularity. Long ago, Korea’s vegetarian population...

This blog post delves deeply into whether creativity is an exclusively human ability or if artificial intelligence can also acquire creativity through learning and experience.   Recent rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have sparked a surge in curiosity about its potential. People feel threatened by AI’s progress, with some even claiming an intelligence explosion is...

This blog post delves deeply into whether we can entrust judgment and responsibility to robots that resemble humans.   If robots with intelligence and moral standards close to humans are created, could we entrust them not only with simple labor but also with the intellectual judgments humans make? You might think this is a topic more suited for science fiction movies or novels. However, the...

This blog post examines the causes and economic impacts of exchange rate overshooting, along with the government’s policy responses to mitigate it.   The government implements policies by considering the characteristics of policy instruments to effectively achieve policy objectives, which encompass all activities affecting citizens’ lives. Policy instruments possess diverse...

This blog post examines whether religion has been a driving force for human unity and progress, or a cause of conflict and inequality, through various historical examples.   Religion, endowed with transcendent legitimacy, becomes beyond doubt and a powerful medium for uniting humanity. People relied on religion to pray for prosperity, and those who followed its norms could trust each other...

This blog post explores whether human religiosity is an instinct hardwired into our genes or a meme created within culture.   When asked what distinguishes humans from other animals, people typically cite intelligence, tool use, creativity, and religiousness. Intelligence and creativity stem from a large, developed brain, while tool use arises from the freedom of both hands gained through...

This blog post delves deeply into whether augmented reality is merely a means of escaping reality or a technology that opens up new experiences and possibilities.   My first encounter with augmented reality was through the game ‘Pokémon GO’. Pokémon Go achieved explosive popularity, reaching #1 in both the paid and free charts on the App Store within 24 hours of its release. This simple app...

This blog post explores how paternal love, defying the logic of natural selection and genes, evolved through human memes and culture.   For humans and most mammals, maternal love has been the most crucial force for species reproduction. With the development of placental reproduction, mammals are protected within the mother’s body until birth. Because they grow to a certain size inside...