This article explains human altruistic behavior primarily through the Tit for Tat Hypothesis, while also pointing out its limitations using examples such as the young man who lost his life trying to save a stranger on the subway. According to evolutionary theory, organisms act in ways that benefit themselves. However, observing our surroundings, we often see people exhibiting altruistic...
In this blog post, we will deeply explore whether excellence in character is formed through repeated training and environment, or whether it is innate. How is excellence acquired, and can it be taught? Aristotle answers this question by stating that excellence of intellect can be taught, but excellence of character, being irrational, cannot be taught and must be acquired through training...
This blog post explores how semiconductors and information and communication technology have led global change and become the core of a new economic revolution. Over the past few decades, the world has undergone tremendous change, with the rapid advancement of information and communication technology at its core. Information scattered throughout the analog world was converted into the...
This blog post explains in simple terms what semiconductors are—the core of cutting-edge technologies like Samsung Electronics, smartphones, and self-driving cars—and why they are so important. When people outside STEM fields first encounter the name “Department of Electrical Engineering,” the first thing that often comes to mind is usually topics like Samsung Electronics and...
This blog post explores whether aesthetic judgment is based on objective facts or is the subjective response of the viewer, examining perspectives from aesthetic realism and anti-realism. One debate in aesthetics concerning so-called aesthetic attributes like elegance or grandeur centers on whether the attribute referred to in an aesthetic judgment—that is, the aesthetic attribute—actually...
This blog post examines whether the private outsourcing system can increase the efficiency of public services while also meeting the public interest. It analyzes its advantages and limitations to explore effective operational strategies. Governments plan and implement policies for the public good, supplying public services—tangible or intangible outputs. Public services play a vital role...
This blog post examines how science and technology interact with society in the democratic era and explores the meaning of scientists’ political participation. Today, our society holds equality as a vital value and strives relentlessly to realize it. The importance of equality is also emphasized in the Korean Constitution, and Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
This blog post focuses on Richard Dawkins’ meme theory to explain the spread of culture and human behavior, examining how memes function in modern society. Richard Dawkins explains that competition, cooperation, or sacrifice among human individuals are strategies employed by genes to spread more copies of themselves, arguing that humans are merely carriers of genes. He viewed all...
Plastic makes our lives convenient, but it’s also a major cause of environmental pollution. Could bioplastics be the solution? We explore their eco-friendly potential and limitations, seeking solutions for a sustainable future. Plastic and Our Daily Lives How long could we live without touching plastic in modern times? Plastic is present in far more items than we realize—our...
This blog post examines why the Basel Committee’s BIS ratio regulation is widely followed by the global financial sector despite lacking legal binding force, exploring the reasons and background from the perspective of financial stability and trust. In international law, treaties are generally norms created when states or international organizations explicitly agree on specific...