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In this blog post, we will explore in depth whether human choices are free will or simply the neural activity of the brain, based on a materialistic view of humanity.   There are two different perspectives on human nature. According to the religious view of humanity, humans have a soul, which is a non-physical entity, in addition to their physical bodies. The soul is completely separate from...

In this blog post, we will examine the difference between space and place and consider why we live with a sense of identity and emotion in places that are meaningful to us.   The Maasai tribe in Kenya, who were forced to move by Europeans, named their new settlement after their original home. Similarly, when Europeans settled in the New World, they named places after places in Europe. Why...

We ponder why our lives don’t change even after reading books. Let’s take a look at what proper reading is through the teachings of Yulgok Yi I.   Yulgok Yi I, a representative Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty, emphasized reading to discover the principles contained in books and put them into practice. He emphasized the importance of reading and believed that true reading...

In this blog post, we will examine why we still rely on nuclear power, focusing on the economic feasibility, environmental impact, and safety controversies surrounding nuclear power generation.   The use of nuclear power is increasing worldwide as it reduces fossil fuel consumption and curbs electricity price increases. In particular, nuclear power has been widely discussed as a way to...

In this blog post, we will look at the background behind modern media’s focus on food and cooking, and how the media deals with the sense of “taste” to communicate with the public.   Turn on your television right now. As you flip through the channels, you may come across a program where a famous restaurant owner is teaching cooking. Or you may come across a program where talented chefs...

In this blog post, we will focus on why reducing and decommissioning existing nuclear power plants is a more realistic and safer option than building new ones, the dangers of radiation, the development of alternative energy sources, and the need to improve energy consumption patterns.   Human civilization developed rapidly in the 20th century. Maintaining this advanced civilization required...

In this blog post, we will look at the necessity of correct behavior and its impact on individuals and society through the issue of free riding in group activities.   High school and college are very different in many ways. You have to make your own schedule and move to a different classroom for each class. In addition to these external differences, there are also many differences within the...

In this blog post, we will examine the reasons and background behind why we naturally accept omissions and exaggerations in movies.   When we watch a movie, we don’t question why a character gets into a car and then gets out at their destination in the very next scene. We also don’t question why he happens to find a parking spot in a crowded city center so easily. In reality, no...

In this blog post, we will take a look at the psychology behind our hesitation and indecision when faced with numerous choices, as well as the fears and anxieties hidden within.   Since I was a child, I have enjoyed thinking deeply. That is why I like walking while looking at the ground. The long road is the road of my thoughts. The longer the road, the deeper my thoughts become. However, I...

In this blog post, we will examine the background behind our belief in science as absolute truth and its limitations through the history of science and examples of quantum mechanics.   Humankind has long strived to explain the phenomena around us. Before modern times, we mainly relied on God, but since the modern scientific revolution, we have begun to explain things based on the laws of...