This blog post recognizes the ethical challenges posed by rapid advances in science and technology, and explores ways to address them. Humanity and science and technology: advances and costs Humanity has made remarkable advances in science and technology over the past century. Some would argue that the changes that have occurred in the last hundred years are even greater than those that...
How can architecture make our lives more pleasant and beautiful?
Architecture is more than just a space, it has the power to make our lives more pleasant and beautiful. This blog post explores how. I’m an architecture student, majoring in architectural engineering, which is the study of building construction, structure, and the environment. However, I have not studied architectural engineering in depth, and I am more interested in design, i.e...
From robots to solar cells, what do Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering professors research?
The professors in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering work on everything from robotics to solar cells to nanotechnology. Here’s a look at some of the innovative research they’re pioneering! One professor travels to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean to catch fast-swimming fish, another studies the metastasis of cancer cells, and another creates beautiful...
Why do we need altruistic humans in a society where altruism and selfishness coexist?
Why do selfish and altruistic humans exist together? In this blog post, we’ll explore the implications of altruism for society and the inevitability of their coexistence. In school and social life, we are often involved in group activities. In group activities, all members work as members to achieve a single goal with limited time and resources with maximum efficiency or teamwork...
How did altruistic humans survive against selfish humans?
Altruistic behavior may seem like a survival disadvantage, but it has played an important role in human society. But how has altruism been maintained? There are many kinds of people in the world, and you’ll meet many kinds of people in your life. There are people who give everything to others, such as the elderly people who donate their entire fortune by picking up trash, and there...
Patent system, engine or shackle of technological progress?
Is the patent system a protection that fosters technological progress or a barrier to innovation? In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of patents and analyze their impact. The importance and history of patents Why were patents created? We live in a knowledge-based society, knowledge capitalism, and other terms are nothing new. While tangible assets such as land and...
From Logical Positivism to Disprovism: Understanding 20th Century Philosophy of Science and Scientific Progress
In the 20th century, the philosophy of science developed through logical positivism and disprovationalism. This blog post explores the different debates and currents of scientific progress. The 20th century was a golden age of science, with many scientific advances. The philosophy of science, which arose out of the discussion of the natural sciences, was a major contributor to all of these...
Why are organisms altruistic and can the kin selection hypothesis explain it?
Why do living things behave altruistically? The kin selection hypothesis explains this in terms of genes, but it doesn’t explain all altruism. Let’s explore the evolutionary implications of altruistic behavior through a variety of hypotheses. Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, published in 1859 in The Origin of Species, is the foundation of modern evolutionary...
Can South Korean education reform normalize public education and reduce private education?
South Korea’s education system is distorted by excessive competition and reliance on private education. Is it possible to reform education by normalizing public education and reducing private education? Recently, a Swedish media outlet published an article. As the title suggests, the article criticizes the Korean education system. The author pointed out a number of problems with the...
How does mechanical engineering revolutionize our lives and create a sustainable world?
Mechanical engineering is making our lives easier and designing a sustainable future with green technologies. Discover how innovative engineering is changing the world! The goal of engineering is to use the materials or laws that make up nature to create things that benefit humans. Engineering can be categorized into mechanical, electrical, chemical, and materials based on how it creates...