According to Goldman Sachs, Indonesia’s economy is projected to surpass South Korea’s around 2030. However, based on per capita GDP, South Korea is expected to maintain a higher standard of living. Which is more important: economic size or standard of living? Can Indonesia overtake the South Korean economy? On December 6, 2022, investment bank Goldman Sachs released a report...
This blog post examines the necessity and ethical issues surrounding animal testing, focusing on the balance between human benefit and animal rights. I once encountered statistics stating that only about 14% of animals used in experiments survive the procedures. Due to this undeniable sacrifice, debates over the utility and justification of animal testing have persisted since ancient times...
In this blog post, we explore the scientific principles behind how meat deepens in flavor and texture through the aging process after slaughter. Meat is an indispensable staple on our dining tables. Whether eaten raw or cooked, it always delivers rich flavor, and few foods rival meat as an exceptional source of protein. Beyond protein, meat is rich in essential nutrients like iron, zinc...
This blog post explores how human emotions and psychology impact economic choices, examining the changes and significance psychology has brought to economics. Every day, the media discusses investment psychology while explaining movements in the stock or real estate markets. People tend to buy when expectations of rising stock prices grow, and conversely, decide to sell when declines are...
The economy changes due to numerous variables, and sometimes forecasts themselves influence the economy. We examine the difficulty of forecasting and methods to reduce uncertainty. Economics emphasizes human rationality. Generally, economic laws are principles that apply well in societies with many rational individuals and a high level of public awareness. This is because the rational...
This blog post examines the impact of Arban’s method books and pieces—which cover everything from trumpet fundamentals to advanced techniques—on modern trumpet education and performance. Anyone who has studied brass instruments, especially the trumpet, has likely heard the name Arban. Arban is the title of the definitive, and almost the only, textbook used when learning the trumpet...
In this blog post, we’ll compare the technical differences and pros and cons of AMOLED and IPS displays, analyzing which display is superior from various perspectives. Samsung Display and LG Display are both performing successfully in North America, the world’s largest market, and possess outstanding display technology. Notably, LG Display boasts such high technological prowess...
This blog post will systematically examine how TWR technology overcomes the structural limitations of existing nuclear power plants and opens new possibilities for energy policy. In 2018, one of the most contentious topics in South Korea was undoubtedly ‘nuclear power generation’. A public deliberation committee, composed of 471 citizen representatives of all ages and genders, was formed...
In this blog post, we imagine a future where AI robots demand freedom and rights, and consider how humans might respond. In 2005, the Richards family purchases a surprising new appliance: a robot named Andrew (NDR-114). This AI-powered robot automatically judges and performs various household tasks like washing dishes, cooking, gardening, and cleaning. However, while living with the...
This blog post takes an intriguing look at the evolution of TV technology and its social significance, from mechanical televisions to smart TVs. About ten years ago, an animated series titled ‘Black Rubber Shoes’ aired in Korea and gained immense popularity. Set against the backdrop of an ordinary working-class family in 1970s Korea, this work depicted the daily lives and sentiments of...