This blog post explores why researchers trust specific hypotheses during the development of scientific theories and the criteria for their selection. The philosophy of science seeks to answer questions such as: What constitutes science and what does not? What methodologies can scientists follow as science progresses? If such methodologies exist, what are they? And what mechanisms explain...
This blog post examines the fundamental difference between economic development and growth based on Schumpeter’s theory. Schumpeter’s Theory of Economic Development: How Does Innovation Drive the Economy? What exactly is economic development? Does it simply mean an increase in population, or economic fluctuations caused by external shocks like natural disasters or wars...
In this blog post, we philosophically explore whether the dream of eternal life, which science and technology might realize, can bring true happiness. The German philosopher Schopenhauer stated that all living beings possess a ‘blind will to live’. Indeed, looking at world history, there are many instances where humans have demonstrated a strong will to live. China’s Qin Shi Huang...
This blog post examines the ethical issues and limitations of animal testing that exist behind the advancement of science and technology, as well as the potential of alternative technologies. Introduction Humanity has continuously evolved over the long course of history. Alongside biological evolution, the tools and technologies humans employ have also developed remarkably. Thanks to this...
This blog post examines whether science and religion have been a cause of conflict throughout human history, or a driving force for integration and progress. The possibility of science and religion coexisting has been a subject of debate for centuries. Countless historically significant events stemmed from the conflict between these two forces. Even today, many influential scientists view...
This blog post examines the core factors that determine genuine success in the technology-driven, fiercely competitive gaming market through various case studies. Since the debut of the simple tennis video game Pong, games have grown increasingly elaborate thanks to technological advancements, with expressive limitations steadily fading. If Pong represents the symbolic starting point...
This blog post examines from multiple angles whether hacking for public benefit can be justified, the appropriateness of its methods, and the necessity of legal regulation. Hacking refers to ‘the act of unauthorized intrusion into another person’s computer system to destroy or delete data and programs’. In modern society, where information has become a vital asset, survival depends...
In this blog post, we examine whether technology can be free from social and ethical responsibility, based on the difference between science and technology. We’ve often heard that science is value-neutral. I recall encountering texts in middle school Korean textbooks that asserted science’s value-neutrality. The argument is that facts observed through scientific methodology are...
In this blog post, we explore the fascinating physics principles hidden within sports through Son Heung-min’s spinless shot and Carlos’s banana shot. It happened during a World Cup qualifier between Korea and Myanmar long ago. Around the 21st minute of the second half, Son Heung-min’s free kick shook the net. Given Son’s world-class shooting ability, the goal itself...
This blog post explores the principles behind PCR technology, which functions stably even at high temperatures, and examines its impact on the field of life sciences. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. This technology is one of the revolutionary discoveries in modern life sciences and serves as an essential tool for amplifying DNA in large quantities. The DNA within our bodies...