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In this blog post, we will explore the possibility that the world we live in is not real, but rather a simulation, from a philosophical and scientific perspective.   Humans cannot experience the true nature of the universe, that is, its unfiltered reality. Science has constantly advanced in order to answer many philosophical questions, such as “What are humans?” and “What is the world we...

In this blog post, we explore how the remarkable advances in genetic engineering technology could lead to ethical issues and social conflicts such as human cloning, discrimination, and disregard for life.   In 1997, Ian Wilmut and his colleagues announced that they had successfully cloned a sheep named Dolly. Cloning technology was not new, but this was the first time it had been used on an...

In this blog post, we will look at how drunk driving is detected scientifically through the working principle of breathalyzers and the chemical reactions used to detect alcohol.   In our busy lives, who hasn’t washed away their worries with a drink? For modern people living increasingly busy lives, alcohol seems to be an inseparable part of life. However, behind its powerful appeal...

In this blog post, we explore whether altruistic behavior in humans stems from genuine selflessness or is a strategy derived from our selfish nature.   Altruism refers to the psychological trait of helping others to promote their well-being without expecting anything in return. Blood donation, volunteer work, and charitable donations are examples of altruistic behavior. Altruistic behavior...

In this blog post, we will examine how altruistic behavior is maintained in the theories of natural selection and group selection, and what role institutions and culture play in its continuation.   In ancient times, there were giraffes with short necks and giraffes with long necks. In order for giraffes to survive, they must be able to easily eat food located high up, so giraffes with long...

In this blog post, we explore whether human nature is inherently altruistic and why it is becoming increasingly selfish in modern society.   Throughout history, philosophers have debated whether human nature is selfish or altruistic. In China, Mencius, Xunzi, and Gongsun Long argued that human nature is inherently good, while Xunzi argued that human nature is inherently evil, and Gongsun...

In this blog post, we will take a deep look at whether human cloning is ethically and philosophically justified based on the arguments of Putnam and Harris.   Since Ian Wilmut and his team created the cloned sheep Dolly, there has been much debate about the pros and cons of human cloning. In addition, various works of art, such as “Gattaca” and “The Island,” have consistently appeared...

In this blog post, we will examine the roots of existential anxiety from a philosophical perspective and explore various approaches to it.   Existential anxiety and humans Humans exist as individuals regardless of their own will, and are destined to disappear without knowing where they are headed. This existential anxiety that humans face can be explained by the fact that all objects in the...

In this blog post, we will explore the fundamental reasons why humans are so focused on developing artificial intelligence from the perspectives of evolution and intellectual advancement.   Although the hype seems to have died down now, artificial intelligence was a hot topic not long ago with the match between AlphaGo and Lee Sedol. Artificial intelligence is a technology that enables...

In this blog post, we will explore from various angles whether altruistic behavior in humans stems from true purity or is an expression of hidden selfishness.   “Are humans good or evil?” Everyone is familiar with this debate through the opposing theories of innate goodness and innate evil. Then how about this question? ‘Are humans selfish or altruistic?’ This question is a slightly more...