In this blog post, we explore the causes and solutions to the recurring free-riding problem in group projects through various hypotheses. A scientific experiment using ants revealed the 80/20 rule. This states that in ant colonies, 20% of the ants do 80% of the work, while the remaining 80% of ants do only 20% of the work. Even more intriguing is that if you gather only the top 20% of...
This blog post explores whether suicide can be morally justified and whether it can be included within the right to life and free will from various ethical perspectives. South Korea’s high suicide rate is recognized as a serious social problem. In a situation where many people choose voluntary death to escape real-life difficulties, the question arises: can suicide be morally...
This blog post delves deeply into the effects of AI development on human life, alongside the responsibilities and ethics demanded of scientists, engineers, and users. Long ago, the Go match between AlphaGo and Lee Sedol captivated the world as the match of the century between artificial intelligence and a human representative. Most experts predicted that the level of AI development had not...
This blog post examines how the Aegis destroyer’s advanced radar and missile defense systems contribute to national security. Recent international affairs have seen frequent wars and military tensions, pushing tensions in territorial dispute regions to their peak. In this situation, while world leaders strive to resolve issues through dialogue whenever possible, they find themselves...
This blog post examines whether humanity is prepared to take on the role of life’s designer and become the driving force behind the creation and evolution of superhumans. Just as the long-necked giraffe gained a survival advantage, allowing only them to survive, so too did humanity see species with survival advantages selected and survive, ultimately leading to Homo sapiens becoming...
In this blog post, we deeply explore the possibility that even if humanity doesn’t go extinct, we as we are now could disappear, and what that future might hold. If modern humanity were to go extinct, what would be the reasons? Common answers to this question include nuclear war, pandemics, and climate change. These threats facing humanity are problems that have long endangered our...
The 2016 Go match between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo sparked a surge of interest in artificial intelligence. We must explore the future of AI and ways for humans to coexist with it, while understanding and preparing for the impact its development will have on society. AlphaGo vs. Lee Sedol: The Human vs. AI Showdown March 9, 2016. The century’s Go match between human and computer began...
Appearance influences more than just beauty—it impacts income, choice, and the economy. Explore how looks shape modern society and economics through ‘Beauty Economics’. Can good looks put food on the table? “In the end, it’s not looks but ability that gets recognized.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard drilled into my ears since childhood. Yes, that’s right. I’m an...
The sunk cost effect—making irrational choices because we feel bad about money already spent. Why do we make these choices in baseball games, movies, investments, and more? Let’s explore the psychology and causes of sunk costs. Once you enter the baseball stadium, should you stay until the end of the game? To enter the stadium, you pay money and buy a ticket. But your favorite team...
The relationship between innate talent and acquired effort has been debated since ancient times. Can effort alone surpass genius? We explore this through various examples. For ages, people have debated whether human behavior is determined by innate nature or nurtured character developed through upbringing. During the ancient Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Mencius and...