In this blog post, we explore whether the possibility of immortality, long dreamed of by humanity, will truly be a blessing or signify a new challenge. The Dream of Immortality and Human Aspiration: From Antiquity to Modern Times Since humans first began harboring the desire for eternal life, this dream has never been confined to mere legend or fantasy. Ancient Egyptians, believing in the...
This blog post explores how quantum mechanics’ Uncertainty Principle redefines the act of ‘seeing’ not as simple observation but as an interaction with the object, and what changes this brings to our perception of reality. The Uncertainty Principle in quantum mechanics forces us to reconsider the meaning of ‘seeing’ an object. This principle reveals a fundamental difference between...
This blog post examines the ethical debate surrounding euthanasia to end the suffering of terminally ill patients and the balance with the sanctity of life. Consider this hypothetical situation. A member of your family has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. He suffers immense pain daily, and current medical technology offers no possibility of cure. The family becomes deeply...
This blog post examines the limitations of the incomplete selfish gene theory and explores possibilities and directions for supplementing it. Research on evolutionary theory is ongoing worldwide, and many aspects remain poorly explained. Consequently, opinions on evolutionary theory vary widely. The Selfish Gene theory is one such perspective, famously articulated by Clinton Richard...
This blog post examines the structure and limitations of wireless internet, and why we continue to use it despite these issues. We now live in an era where internet access is available anytime, anywhere. Computer engineers undoubtedly poured their blood, sweat, and tears into making this era possible. We utilize wireless internet on smartphones, laptops, and even in-car navigation systems...
This blog post examines the social conflicts and worker job satisfaction issues that exist beneath the efficiency brought by division of labor. Introduction For many years, I worked as a work-study student in an office affiliated with the College of Engineering at Seoul National University. While working alongside the faculty and staff members there, I witnessed countless incidents...
This blog post addresses the human rights abuses perpetrated in North Korean political prison camps. It also explores whether the international community can condone these abuses under the banner of cultural relativism. From 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., they mine coal or chop wood. No food is provided, and various forms of violence and malice pour down as if it were natural. It might seem like the...
This blog post examines the impact of externalities on resource allocation and government solutions. We also explore policies to reduce externalities that cause market failure. In daily life, one person’s economic activity inevitably affects another’s, and these impacts are usually reflected in market prices. However, situations arise where an individual’s economic...
This blog post examines how government price control, despite violating market principles, plays an essential role in reducing inequality. Even in a capitalist market economy where price determination is left to free market mechanisms, governments sometimes make efforts to artificially set and maintain market prices for specific goods. This direct government intervention in price formation...
In this blog post, we deeply explore whether parents’ curfew restrictions stem from genuine concern and love for their children, or if they are merely one-sided control and interference. One moment in my life when I felt utterly pathetic was several years ago, during high school, when I had a huge fight with my mom. We had minor arguments before, but this time was far more serious...