In this blog post, we examine the background behind Japan’s relentless claims to sovereignty over Dokdo, as well as the resource-related and geopolitical reasons hidden behind them. Recently, controversy has arisen as various South Korean plastic surgery clinics, corporations, and even district office websites have labeled the “East Sea” as the “Sea of Japan.” Japan’s absurd and baseless...
In this blog post, we examine whether national crime prevention systems can truly serve the public interest without infringing on individual human rights. National Management Systems for Crime Prevention and Human Rights Violations With the rapid advancement of science and technology, many countries have emphasized the need for systems to control and manage individuals for the purpose of...
In this blog post, I’ll explore the fine line between lingering attachment, obsession, and letting go, and consider what choices we should make to move in a better direction. When I reflect deeply on this aspect of my personality, I realize that being unable to let go isn’t necessarily all negative. Of course, as mentioned earlier, excessive obsession or clinging has been harmful to me and...
In this blog post, we explore the nature of the universe, focusing on the Copenhagen interpretation and the many-worlds interpretation—two of the most prominent interpretations of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics, along with the theory of relativity, is a crucial theory that has significantly shifted the paradigm of modern science. It shattered our firm belief in Newton’s classical...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the problem of superbugs caused by antibiotic resistance and the potential for antimicrobial peptides to serve as an alternative. When thinking of medications used to kill bacteria, antibiotics are likely the first thing that comes to mind. Antibiotics have played an essential role in treating bacterial diseases and have established themselves as the most...
We examine whether the alertness provided by coffee is a good choice for vitality or a habit that strains the body. “Black as hell, strong as death, sweet as love.” This is a Turkish proverb describing coffee. Having captivated young people and busy modern individuals around the world, coffee has established itself as an inseparable and familiar beverage in our lives. The number of cafes...
In this blog post, we will examine how Karl Popper’s falsificationism and Thomas Kuhn’s paradigm theory—while conflicting—function complementarily to define the establishment and development of science, focusing on their philosophical implications and real-world examples. What exactly is science? South Koreans encounter various forms of science in their daily lives, and science is a...
This blog post examines how Constable’s landscapes shaped British sentiment and cultural memory, exploring the layers of meaning within his work. A cart laden with hay bales crossing a gently flowing stream, a shepherd boy and his dog herding sheep through wheat fields before harvest, and the turquoise fields unfolding beyond the second-story window of a farmhouse at dawn—Constable...
This blog post examines why the land value tax, despite its theoretical fairness and efficiency, struggles to become established as actual policy. It explores various practical obstacles, ranging from the complexity of value assessment to tax resistance and changes in inequality structures. Tax theory has long presented fairness and efficiency as core principles regarding the criteria for...
This blog post examines why ancient Chinese criminal law, despite outwardly emphasizing order and moral education, failed to adequately protect innocent lives. It focuses on the structural limitations of penal administration and issues within the judicial culture. Examining the ancient legal system, the Five Punishments (五刑) imposed on serious offenders included: tattooing characters on...