In this blog post, we’ll explore whether the value of a creative work is absolute or relative, depending on your point of view.   In art, value is more than just a way to describe how light illuminates an object; it’s a factor that has a profound impact on visual perception and emotional expression. Luminosity determines how light or dark a color is, and how it harmonizes or...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the impact of celebrity overlap on ad effectiveness. We’ll look at whether it improves ad effectiveness or undermines consumer trust.   Celebrity models are one of the most eye-catching elements in advertising. Celebrity models can attract consumers’ attention through their recognition and image, and increase their liking for the product...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how chemistry and biology are converging to play important roles in medicine and the environment, and how they impact our lives.   How are chemistry and biology connected? Although chemistry and biology are commonly thought of as separate fields, biology is actually deeply dependent on chemistry. For example, the combination of hemoglobin and oxygen...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the internet and technology have changed the paradigm of reading by looking at the dramatic changes in reading since the late 20th century.   The rapid adoption of internet technology since the late 20th century has led to a revolutionary new way of reading. Called searchable reading, it was made possible by hypertext documents and e-books, which...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Western artists have viewed and interpreted nature from ancient times to the present day, how it has changed and what it means.   Throughout the ages, from ancient to modern times, Western artists have created works of art based on the theme of “nature,” which includes not only landscapes such as mountains, rivers, and oceans, but also individual...

In this blog post, we look at the development and role of modern industrial engineering and discuss where industrial engineering students are headed.   Industrial engineering is a discipline that encompasses many different fields, including math, computers, quality, management, and more. Because of this, many students are confused about the identity of industrial engineering. The answer to...

In this blog post, we explore how utilitarianism can balance individual rights and social justice in the pursuit of the greatest happiness of the greatest number.   Traditional utilitarianism is the leading ethical theory based on three pillars. It was systematically developed by 19th century philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, among others, who emphasized individual happiness...

In this blog post, we’ll explore whether we’re losing time for reflection due to the constant stimulation of the information age.   The phrase that modern society is on the verge of becoming an information society is now outdated. We already live in an information society, with the internet and networks connecting the world, and media permeating our daily lives. These...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the possibilities and nature of abstract expression beyond the inherent archival nature of photography.   Photography was once characterized by its archival nature. It was considered to be the raison d’être of the photographic medium, distinguishing it from other artistic mediums. Photography’s inherent recordability is due to its destiny to...

This blog post explores the formation of a strong collectivist culture in East Asian societies and the influence of the idea of study abroad.   Why is East Asian society considered to have a strong collectivist culture? The answer can be found in the ideological foundation of East Asian society, the idea of study abroad. To better understand collectivist culture, Confucianism, and the...