In this blog post, we explore how color isn’t just visual information, but how it affects our emotions and lives. Learn how color changes our psychology and behavior.   How do humans perceive color? Light is a type of electromagnetic wave that can be classified into ultraviolet, visible, and infrared depending on its wavelength. When light that falls in the visible range of light that...

In this blog post, we explore the definition of science and consider whether disprovability should be the only criterion for distinguishing science from non-science.   What is science? Philosophers of science and scientists have long struggled to define the discipline they study. Defining science is more than just describing its concepts; it’s about establishing criteria that...

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the principles, advantages, disadvantages, and future possibilities of dorsal vein recognition technology to overcome the shortcomings of fingerprint and iris recognition.   When you go to a store to buy a new cell phone these days, you’ll find that most phones come with fingerprint and iris recognition. In the 2000s, biometrics felt like a...

In this blog post, we explore whether scientific truth is real or just a useful tool. We consider the nature and role of science by looking at the positions of philosophers of science.   Philosophy of science is a branch of philosophy that explores what science is and what the future holds for it. Traditionally, many philosophers of science have shed light on issues such as the distinction...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Chartres Cathedral was created through medieval engineering innovation. Discover the magnificent space created by pinnacle arches, aerial buttresses, and stained glass.   When you visit Chartres, a city in northwestern France, you’ll be greeted by a historic structure that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s Chartres Cathedral...

In this blog post, we’ll explore why drones are such a disruptive technology and how they’re impacting our lives. Learn about the possibilities and changes drones can bring to a variety of industries.   Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become a common sight on TV and other media these days. When drones first appeared on the scene, the perception was that the...

In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the question of whether humans would be happier if they could transcend death and achieve eternal life. Can eternal life and happiness coexist?   Today, the average human life expectancy is around 80 years old, meaning that once you are born, you live for 80 years of your own free will. Some people will dream of becoming a world-class soccer...

In this blog post, we’ll explore why we learn history and why countries emphasize it. We’ll look at how history affects our personal lives and how countries operate.   Why do we learn history? Yuval Harari, author of the international bestseller “Homo sapiens: A Short History of Man,” explains why we study and learn history in his book “History is neither inevitable nor...

In this blog post, we analyze the impact on society if A.I becomes a major player in the economy, including the widening gap between the rich and poor and the changing role of humans.   A while ago, AlphaGo, an artificial intelligence Go robot built by Google, made headlines when it faced off against Lee Sedol, the world’s No. 1 Go player. Before the big match, many people thought it...

This blog post discusses the risks to humans when animals are viewed as tools on mechanized farms. We look at the impact of zoonotic diseases, food safety issues, environmental pollution, and more.   Living in the 21st century, we lead materially affluent lives. We can easily get the food we want and rarely experience the pain of hunger. But this abundance was not always taken for granted...