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In this blog post, we explain the concept of locational externality, how interactions between competitors affect their performance and rewards, and the resulting economic inefficiency.   Tennis player Steffi Graf earned a fortune by winning the 1992 tournament, but she continued to lose to her archrival, Seles. As a result, Steffi Graf became increasingly concerned about her matches against...

In this blog post, we will examine the reasons why wearable devices have not become mainstream despite their technological sophistication from various perspectives.   Beyond smartphones and tablet PCs that we carry around in our hands, many wearable devices such as glasses, necklaces, and wristwatches are now available on the market. It has been several years since the media began reporting...

In this blog post, we examine the pros and cons of introducing a telemedicine system in South Korea from the perspectives of public healthcare and institutional stability.   In April 2014, a major controversy erupted in South Korea over the introduction of a telemedicine system, with the government and the Korean Medical Association at odds. When the telemedicine bill was passed by the State...

In this blog post, we will look at the differences between pasteurization and ultra-high temperature processing, which are methods of heat treatment for milk, and examine the advantages and disadvantages of each.   Milk is a food that provides high-quality nutrients for humans. It is rich in various nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and plays an important...

In this blog post, based on Sartre’s theory of images, we explore why images in the imaginary world are perceived more clearly than reality.   What are images? Modern philosophers believed that images are based on the senses, just as we perceive objects in the real world through our senses to construct the real world. Here, the real world refers to the world that already exists...

In this blog post, we will examine the essence of play, which began as a ritual in ancient times and has been transformed into consumption in the capitalist and digital age.   In ancient times, people worked hard for their survival, but during certain times of the year, such as festivals, they would gather together to offer sacrifices to the gods and enjoy themselves. Labor is the mundane...

In this blog post, we will look at the origins of the spoon class theory and the historical background of capitalism and the creation of unequal structures.   What is the spoon class theory? There is a popular phrase on the internet and social media these days. It is “gold spoon,” “silver spoon,” and “dirt spoon.” This spoon class theory originated from the European proverb, “born with a...

In this blog post, we will introduce the process of how the structure of atoms was discovered through the experiments and theories of scientists such as Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr.   In the past, it was thought that matter was composed of small atoms that could not be broken down any further, but today we know that atoms are complex structures composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons...

In this blog post, we will look at the convenience brought about by the development of smartphones, as well as the negative effects such as addiction and health issues, and consider how to achieve a smart lifestyle.   The recent development of various digital devices, led by smartphones, has made our lives more convenient. With the development of social network services (SNS), e-books, and...

In this blog post, we will introduce how nuclear engineering is applied to everyday life in an easy and interesting way through the three fields of nuclear energy, radiation, and plasma.   The name of my department is Nuclear Engineering. As you can guess from the name, we learn how reactions and technologies related to atomic nuclei are used in engineering. Therefore, in order to understand...