In this blog post, we explore whether scientific progress is the result of gradual accumulation or the product of revolutionary paradigm shifts. Is the advancement of science the result of the continuous accumulation of research findings? If you haven’t thought deeply about this topic, most people would probably say yes. And this was the prevailing view before Thomas Kuhn. However...
In this blog post, we will explore how we can prepare for changing jobs and human self-fulfillment amid the advancement of science and technology. Humankind in the 21st century is living in a whirlwind of change. Every day, new science and technology and theories are announced, and science and technology are making tremendous progress. People in the Middle Ages could not even imagine...
In this blog post, we discuss whether animal testing is necessary for scientific advancement or whether it should be abandoned for the sake of animal rights, and examine the pros and cons. Recently, the argument that animal testing should be abandoned has become a hot topic among scientists. The argument that animals possess rights similar to humans and that humanity must prioritize animal...
In this blog post, we explore whether scientific theories are modified or discarded based on observations, or whether they actually drive new developments by reinterpreting observations. Scientific theories are our window on the world. They do more than simply explain natural phenomena; they deeply influence how we understand and interpret reality. Scientific theories reflect the knowledge...
Science and technology have brought progress and convenience, but can they also solve environmental problems? The movie The Matrix explores this question from the perspectives of technocracy and ecologism. The reality depicted in The Matrix is a future where machines dominate humans. Due to the war between humans and machines, the Earth has been devastated, life forms have nearly become...
In this blog post, we will explore how the existence of God and human belief have changed with the development of science and society, and examine the major discussions that have arisen in the process. Do you believe in religion? If so, do you believe in the existence of God? Throughout history, humans have believed in religion, which is deeply connected to human nature. The existence of...
In this blog post, we will examine how science and technology have changed our lives. Why is it that we do not feel happy despite all the conveniences? All human beings pursue happiness and ultimately live for happiness. However, it is questionable whether humans always make choices that bring them happiness. The development of science and technology is a case in point. If we ask the older...
In this blog post, we reflect on the positive and negative aspects of scientific and technological development and how they balance each other out. The causes of problems in human society In the movie “Planet of the Apes” (2001), in the year 2029, humans sacrifice trained chimpanzees to uncover the secret of electromagnetic storms and send them into space. When the spaceship carrying the...
In this blog post, we will examine various philosophical criteria for distinguishing between science and non-science and explore whether parapsychology can be recognized as a science. Parapsychology is the study of supernatural psychological phenomena related to psychic abilities, the spiritual world, spiritual beings, and spiritual powers. Despite not being recognized as a science for a...
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at whether humanity can truly achieve happiness if science and technology make eternal life possible. Thanks to the advancement of science and technology, humanity has enjoyed many benefits. If we were to take this further and achieve immortality through science and technology, would humanity become happier? If someone were to ask me, “If you...