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In this blog post, we will examine how philosophical skepticism attempts to avoid its own contradictions and how this influences philosophical inquiry.   Philosophy has long claimed to be the highest of all academic disciplines. This confidence is based on the belief that philosophical knowledge is the most certain form of knowledge. For thousands of years, philosophers have explored the...

In this blog post, we will examine why group decision-making becomes extreme, explore the causes, and seek practical solutions to prevent it.   It is easy to think that when several people gather and talk to each other, a more reasonable conclusion can be reached because various opinions are reflected. However, in reality, when making collective decisions, people tend to lean toward extreme...

In this blog post, we will look at various crisis situations caused by global warming and consider realistic measures that individuals and companies can take.   Now, 24 years into the 21st century, with the advancement of science and technology, things that were once considered unimaginable, such as underwater cities and super-Earths, are gradually becoming possible, and people are becoming...

In this blog post, we will examine the psychological and social background behind why small, fragile insects have become objects of fear and disgust for humans.   Ever since I was a child, I have hated insects. My peers could easily catch a dragonfly, but I couldn’t. My parents always had to do my insect collection homework for me. Nowadays, however, it is rare to find elementary...

In this blog post, we will introduce the concept of data structure and explain why arrays and linked lists are important in an easy-to-understand manner.   Much time has passed since personal computers first appeared in the world. Back then, it was enough to have just one computer in the house, but today, not only computers but also smartphones, tablets, and even home appliances serve as...

In this blog post, we will explore in depth whether the explosive development of artificial intelligence will bring about a utopia for humanity or the end of the world.   In the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron (released in 2015), the main character Tony Stark develops artificial intelligence to protect Earth from aliens. However, the artificial intelligence Ultron decides that humanity must be...

In this blog post, we will examine whether nuclear power is a safe and efficient energy source or a dangerous choice.   The general public’s intuitive feeling toward nuclear power plants is closer to “disapproval” than “approval.” The majority of people feel that nuclear power is unsafe and frightening. The main factor influencing this view is the disaster that occurred in Fukushima...

In this blog post, we will look at why big data and data mining are important and how their development will affect our future.   At some point, we began to encounter the unfamiliar term “big data” in various media. It has only been a few years since this term began to be used widely, but we are already familiar with it. Even expressions such as “marketing utilizing big data” are now...

In this blog post, we will learn about the importance of the OSI 7-layer model, which is the foundation and core structure of network communication, and the principles of interaction between each layer.   A protocol is an internationally standardized agreement for accurately and reliably transmitting information from a sender to a receiver in a communication situation. In order for these...

In this blog post, we will look at the changes and possibilities that electronic paper and flexible display technology will bring to our daily lives and various industries.   Introduction Looking back on human history, we can see that the invention of paper was a turning point that changed the paradigm of the times. What changes will electronic paper, also known as the second paper...