This blog post explores why humans seek to interpret the world through the narrative forms of myth and science, examining the cognitive structures and nature underlying this pursuit.   We humans are creatures that analyze causality. The question “Why?” has been a central pillar throughout human history. Questions like “Why do lightning and storms torment us?”, “Why does it not rain?”, and...

In this blog post, we examine how human-like robots have actually evolved and ponder whether we are prepared to coexist with them.   The movie ‘Bicentennial Man’. I remember this movie being one I’d often stumble upon while flipping through cable TV channels dedicated to showing movies when I was young. Usually, I’d use the excuse that I was tired of a movie I’d seen once...

This blog post explores whether customized humans are an inevitable consequence if genes determine human essence, along with the resulting ethical issues and societal impacts.   When asked to define what it means to be a person or human, the answer often varies greatly depending on an individual’s values and level of education. One common philosophical approach defines humans as the...

In this blog post, we examine why evolution is perceived not as mere change but as ‘progress,’ and the basis for this perception, from an adaptationist perspective.   Darwin first introduced the mechanism of evolution by natural selection in his book ⟪On the Origin of Species⟫. Over long periods, diverse species in nature adapted to their environments and passed on adaptable traits to their...

This blog post explores how elements are created within the evolution of the universe and stars, and what impact they have on life and planetary formation.   All things in the universe are composed of elements, with approximately 100 known types to date. These elements serve as the fundamental building blocks of all cosmic matter, playing diverse roles from the birth of life to the formation...

This blog post examines why the universe possesses the conditions enabling human existence, delving deeply into the Anthropic Principle and its scientific implications.   The conditions for intelligent life like humans to emerge on a planet are extremely demanding. The planet must lie within the narrow zone where liquid water can exist, and this water must be richly infused with organic...

This blog post examines the history of eugenics and its modern variations, exploring how genetic selection can threaten human dignity and equality.   In the United States today, many people are concerned about racial discrimination stemming from white supremacy, and incidents of brutal attacks against Black individuals are indeed occurring. This situation must be addressed with greater...

This blog post examines why mechanical and aerospace engineering plays a core role in space launch vehicle development and exploration projects, exploring its reasons and importance.   Do you remember the Naro rocket launch failure in South Korea in June 2010? Just two minutes after leaving the launch site with a Korean satellite aboard a Russian launch vehicle, communication was lost. This...

This blog post explores the reasons behind repeated binge drinking within drinking culture and the innate human desire to avoid hangovers.   With the start of the semester and new student enrollment season, drinking gatherings are increasing around university campuses. During this period, department meetings, club activities, and social events among classmates become more frequent, naturally...

This blog post examines whether the development of modern medicine and the social security system has actually increased our happiness.   Attempts to assess happiness have been few and far between. It is unclear whether historians deliberately avoided this question or simply saw no reason to address it. Nevertheless, this question is profoundly important. As a species of animal, and even...