In this blog post, I will look at the structural problems of neoliberalism that have deepened the polarization of South Korean society and examine why the welfare state can be the only alternative. I learned that neoliberalism is the core paradigm that has been driving the Korean economy since the IMF crisis in 1997. I will now look at the origins and characteristics of neoliberalism, the...
The beginning, growth, and future challenges of the Korean automobile industry
In this blog post, we will look at the beginning and development of the history of the Korean automobile industry and talk about the challenges we will have to face in the future. What is the most common means of transportation we see around us? Most people would answer that it is a car. Cars are more than just a means of transportation; they are deeply embedded in our lives and culture...
How do public pensions complement private pensions and public assistance?
In this blog post, we will look at how public pensions complement the limitations of private pensions and public assistance and function as a social safety net. The purpose of the pension system is to ensure a certain level of income when an individual is no longer able to participate in economic activities due to old age, thereby promoting economic stability. Such a system serves as an...
Is the abolition of the statute of limitations a necessary choice for the realization of justice or a protection for criminals?
In this blog post, we will look at the debate surrounding the abolition of the statute of limitations and consider what the advancement of forensic science means for the realization of justice. What is the statute of limitations and its institutional significance? The statute of limitations is a system in which the right to punish a crime ceases after a certain period of time has passed...
Why did Archimedes shout Eureka and what is buoyancy related to?
In this blog post, I will explain in an easy-to-understand manner why Archimedes shouted Eureka and how buoyancy is related to inertia and density. Eureka! Can you guess who said this? Socrates? Achilles? Tyrannosaurus? Among the similar names that sound familiar, I’m sure no one has heard of Archimedes for the first time. This great mathematician and physicist from ancient Greece is...
Will artificial intelligence surpass humanity, or will it remain under human control?
In this blog post, we will consider whether artificial intelligence will become a being that surpasses humanity or whether it will remain under human control. Humanity has long believed that the driving force behind their ability to dominate the Earth is intelligence. This was not only the most reasonable explanation for human dominance, but also a way to further strengthen that belief...
Neuroscience, the key to crime prevention or the borderline of ethics?
In this blog post, we will look at whether neuroscience can be a new key to crime prevention or a dangerous attempt to threaten human rights and ethics. In the movie Minority Report, three prophets predict future criminals through majority-based predictions and arrest them. The movie’s theme of stopping potential criminals in the future constantly raises the moral dilemma of “Can the...
What is the relationship between differences in the ability to find one’s way and the structure of the brain?
In this blog post, we will look at why there are differences in the ability to find one’s way, which is different for each person, and how it is related to the structure of the brain. The phone keeps ringing, but the building that the person is looking for is nowhere to be seen. The map says it is a seven-minute walk, but it has already been 30 minutes. This is a story of people who...
Can an AI judge replace human judgment and justice?
In this blog post, we will look at various perspectives on whether an AI judge can replace human judgment and justice. The driving force behind a rapidly changing society: Automation It is no exaggeration to say that humanity’s passion for automation has been the driving force behind modern science and technology. The desire to automate something has been a long-standing desire of...
Are human personality and behavior determined by heredity or environment?
In this blog post, we will look at whether human personality and behavior are determined by heredity or by the environment from a scientific perspective. Edison’s saying, “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration,” is a very famous aphorism. In fact, Edison is said to have said this to emphasize the importance of 1% inspiration, but many people take it to mean that hard work is...