In this blog post, we explore why foam glass is manufactured in a manner similar to pancakes and examine its advantages as a building material, such as its thermal insulation properties and durability.   Sweet and fluffy pancakes are a beloved brunch item enjoyed by people of all ages. The appeal of pancakes can also be found in their simple ingredients and preparation process. To make...

In this blog post, I want to explore how we can practice genuine compassion and solidarity when confronted with others’ suffering in modern society.   Modern people primarily experience others’ suffering through media like news or movies. We encounter disasters and tragedies happening around the world daily on our screens, often perceiving them as distant stories disconnected...

Kozelek’s History of Concepts helps us gain a deeper understanding of contemporary political and social phenomena by analyzing how concepts like ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’ transform and are used across different eras and contexts, through an examination of past and present conceptual understandings.   When people use concepts like ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’, these...

This blog post examines the impact of computer engineering on the modern information society and future industrial development, as well as its essential role in cultivating talent to lead innovation.   Computer engineering is an essential and core discipline in the transformation of our society into an information society. It involves designing and building high-performance computers...

This blog post explores how curtain wall construction methods are revolutionizing the appearance and functionality of modern architecture, and what future development potential they hold.   Recent advancements in construction technology have significantly transformed the form and structure of buildings we see in urban centers. Architecture, once considered solely for functional or practical...

This blog post examines the impact of exchange rate appreciation on the current account balance based on the J-curve phenomenon and demand structure. It provides an analysis considering various economic factors.   Generally, exchange rate appreciation is known to improve the current account balance. The current account balance refers to the result of subtracting import value from export...

This blog post explores how Planck’s blackbody radiation theory and Einstein’s photoelectric effect transcended the limitations of classical physics and opened the door to quantum mechanics.   In 1900, Max Planck presented a theory that shook the world dominated by Newtonian physics. Through his blackbody radiation theory, Planck offered the first quantum explanation for a...

In this blog post, we explore whether the essence of things can be maintained amidst change through the ‘Theseus’ Ship’ paradox.   Among the heroes of Greek and Roman mythology is Theseus. Theseus is the figure who defeated the famous Minotaur. There was a ship Theseus sailed on when he went to defeat the Minotaur, and people decided to preserve that ship to honor his achievement. That...

In this blog post, we explore how advances in biotechnology will impact humanity’s future, contemplating the path between evolution and extinction.   Are we truly the only human species on Earth? Most people would answer yes. Yet, looking back at history around 10,000 years ago, at least six other human species coexisted alongside us Homo sapiens, including Neanderthals, Homo erectus...

This blog post takes a detailed look at the process of purifying sewage and the journey that water takes before returning to nature.   How much water did we use today? Koreans use an average of about 346 liters of water per day for activities like showering, washing hair, doing laundry, washing dishes, and drinking. Therefore, the amount of water used daily by Korea’s population of 50...