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This blog post examines the concept and technical basis of the Northeast Asia Super Grid, as well as its potential political implications for regional security and cooperation.   Recently, there has been much discussion about the Northeast Asia Super Grid. The Northeast Asia Super Grid is a project that aims to efficiently manage electricity by producing electricity in Mongolia and Russia...

In this blog post, we explore how scientific truth develops at the boundary between mainstream and non-mainstream theories, and the controversies that arise in the process.   Until the end of the 16th century, the theory that the Earth was the center of the universe and that the sun, stars, and planets revolved around it (geocentric theory) was firmly established in people’s minds. At...

In this blog post, we will look at the various motivations that lead people to read books and how those motivations lead to a habit of reading.   There are many different reasons why we read, such as recommendations from teachers or friends, self-improvement, and more. Some people read to satisfy their intellectual curiosity, while others read to relieve stress or escape from their daily...

In this blog post, we will examine various cases and philosophical perspectives on the conditions under which personal preferences can be justified in moral judgments.   When faced with a moral choice, is it morally justified to reveal one’s personal preferences to others? Most moral philosophers respond negatively to this question and propose fairness as a condition for moral...

In this blog post, we will examine the differences in perspective between companies and individuals regarding data ownership and transfer rights in the era of big data.   Records such as transportation usage history are personal data, and the individual is the “information subject.” Data has no physical form and is easy to copy and reuse. When this data is accumulated and processed in large...

In this blog post, we will consider whether qualifications, foreign languages, and internship experience are really necessary for employment in a society where competition is fierce.   As a fourth-year student at a four-year engineering university, most students who want to continue working in their field of study are probably very busy right now in April and May. This is because they are...

This blog post focuses on the controversy surrounding the distribution of leaflets to North Korea in South Korea and examines the dilemma facing South Korean society between public safety, freedom of expression, and the possibility of democratization in North Korea.   The South Korean government’s position and response to the issue of leaflets sent to North Korea On October 10, a group...

In this blog post, we will examine the necessity of surrogate motherhood as an alternative in an era of low birth rates, along with the ethical and social issues that arise from it.   Since last year, parenting variety shows have been gaining popularity among people of all ages. This is probably because they resonate with parents who are currently raising children, bring back memories for...

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at social media, from its concept and characteristics to examples of its use and issues that are easy to overlook.   How much do we know about social media? “I added them as a friend.” “I left a message on their wall.” You can easily hear phrases like these when walking down the street. Just a few years ago, such conversations were unheard of...

In this blog post, we will examine the significance of Dalén’s invention at the time and why it has been underappreciated over the years.   The question “Who is the greatest Nobel Prize winner in physics?” always provides us with an interesting topic of discussion. If someone asked you this question, who would you choose? Niels Bohr, who opened the door to quantum mechanics...