In this blog post, we will reinterpret the meaning of freedom through the concepts of passive and active bondage, and reflect on what true freedom is. A philosophical consideration of the relationship between freedom and bondage It is often said that there are two forms of freedom. One is active and positive freedom, which is the freedom to do what one wants, and the other is passive...
How can a map capture the shape of the Earth on a flat surface?
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at various map projection methods for transferring the curved surface of the Earth onto a flat map, as well as their mathematical principles and characteristics. The location of a specific shape on the Earth’s surface is expressed by longitude and latitude, which form a geographic coordinate system. Since a geographic coordinate system is...
If death disappears, will life become more valuable or meaningless?
In this blog post, we will examine the long-standing human desire for eternal life and the impact of death on the meaning and happiness of life from a philosophical perspective. There have been various attempts to achieve eternal life throughout history. The most famous example is Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, who sent his ministers to search for the elixir of life. However...
Why is the right to housing considered a fundamental human right?
In this blog post, we will examine why a safe and comfortable living environment is considered a fundamental human right and look at various policies aimed at realizing this right. The right to housing is the right of all people to be provided with adequate housing and to maintain and enjoy their current housing in a stable manner. This is one of the fundamental human rights, and a stable...
Can you claim ownership based on possession alone?
In this blog post, we will look at various cases to see whether you can claim ownership based on possession alone, based on the difference between the concepts of possession and ownership. Is the person using an item the owner of that item? Possession refers to the actual control of an item. In contrast, ownership is defined as the right to use, profit from, or dispose of an item...
Will severed fingers ever grow back?
In this blog post, we look at how modern biotechnology, including extracellular matrix, stem cells, and nerve regeneration technology, is expanding the limits of human regeneration. A few months ago, a drama crew member fell from a high place and was left paralyzed from the waist down. Shortly after that incident, a Chinese man’s calf was severed when his leg got caught in an...
How much is electronics changing our lives, and how far will these changes go?
In this blog post, we will look at how electronics is being applied to everyday technologies such as smartphones, communications, and the Internet of Things. An app that provides real-time and fairly accurate information on the location of the next bus at your current bus stop is a very useful feature for anyone who uses public transportation in Seoul. Other people may not think much of...
Why are electronic waves trapped in solids?
In this blog post, we will examine how the wave nature of electrons is localized in solids through various types and physical principles. Wave nature of electrons in solids and localization phenomenon Solids are three-dimensional structures formed by atoms arranged in relatively fixed positions, and are divided into regular crystals and irregular amorphous solids depending on the...
How can signals be transmitted accurately even amid noise?
In this blog post, we will examine why signals can be transmitted accurately despite noise in wireless communications through modulation methods, reliability, and bandwidth concepts. Analog mobile phones first appeared in 1981. At that time, mobile phones were simply devices for voice calls, and they were quite large and heavy. Then, in 1991, 2G communications, which converted the existing...
Can genetic engineering lead to a better future for humanity?
In this blog post, we will examine the possibilities and ethical issues surrounding genetic engineering technology and its potential to cure human diseases and improve quality of life. What if we were born knowing our diseases, physical abilities, and talents through DNA testing? Now that we are in the 21st century, this is no longer the stuff of science fiction. In the 1970s, the Human...