In this blog post, we will examine whether marriage is still considered a choice made out of love, or whether it is a traditional institution that has been rejected in the changing times. Marriage is hard work. American actor Chris Rock said, “Marriage is really hard work. How hard? Nelson Mandela got divorced. That Nelson Mandela. He was imprisoned in South Africa for 27 years. He endured...
In this blog post, we will examine whether pain is simply a signal for survival or a driving force for growth. Humans try to avoid pain, but sometimes it makes us stronger. What is pain? The medical definition of pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by stimulation of special nerves that have pain receptors. Or, from an evolutionary perspective, it can be considered a product of evolution...
In this blog post, we will explore what computational science is and why it plays an essential role in modern science and technology. These days, we often hear terms such as computational physics, computational chemistry, and computational biology. Even if the term computational science is not used, there are many important studies that utilize it. On February 11, 2016, the detection of...
In this blog post, we examine the rise and fall of the ancient city of Ephesus to explore the consequences of humanity’s choices that ignored nature. Examples of how the use of nature has led to disaster have existed since the early days of human history. While humans have utilized nature to develop civilization, they have often underestimated its power or misused it in ways that...
In this blog post, we will look at how the Department of Construction and Environmental Engineering builds modern society’s infrastructure based on traditional technology and prepares for a sustainable future. You may have heard the saying, “All roads lead to Rome.” Most people who hear this think of the Roman Empire’s golden age, known as the Pax Romana, and imagine Rome as...
In this blog post, we will explore the essence of houses and the role of architectural engineering to consider why architecture is both a science and an art form. All animals build their own homes. The process of building a home goes beyond simply creating a living space; it involves each animal’s unique skills, instincts, and adaptation to the natural environment. For example...
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at the problem of gaming addiction among teenagers from the perspective of the social environment and structure, rather than simply focusing on restrictive measures. These days, the term “game addiction” is no longer unfamiliar among teenagers and young adults. Although few people actually undergo testing, many recognize themselves as game...
In an age where search engines even provide life advice, where does the wisdom of the elderly go? We explore ways to overcome the generation gap and utilize the wisdom of the elderly in modern society. There is an African proverb that says, “When an old man dies, it is like a library burning down.” This proverb means that the elderly are like libraries of wisdom, as they hold countless...
In this blog post, we will explore the nature of truth from three perspectives: sensory experience, a system of knowledge, and practical results. We often use the words “truth” or ‘true’ in our daily lives and academic activities. For example, we say, “That theory is true,” or “That claim is true.” So what do we mean by “truth”? Representative theories on this question include...
This blog post highlights the unreasonable evaluation methods and excessive regulations of the Game Rating Board and proposes practical solutions to address these issues. Recently, there have been various controversies surrounding games. In particular, the shutdown system, which was introduced to prevent teenagers from playing games late at night, caused a huge uproar, and its aftermath...