In this blog post, we explore how close humanity has come to immortality, from ancient legends of the elixir of life to modern biotechnology and artificial brain research. The dream of immortality is as old as human history itself. From ancient legends of the elixir of life to modern biotechnology and artificial brain research, how close have we come to achieving “life beyond death”? In...
In this blog post, we will examine the possibilities and limitations of artificial intelligence medical technology replacing doctors and, furthermore, leading humans to eternal life. On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs, an icon of innovative convergence, passed away. Though he created revolutionary products, he lost his life prematurely due to pancreatic cancer that was not detected early...
In this blog post, we will examine the benefits and threats that artificial intelligence will bring to humanity, focusing on the emergence of AlphaGo and the singularity theory, and explore its direction and possibilities. In 2016, the match between AlphaGo, an artificial intelligence program developed by Google DeepMind, and professional Go player Lee Sedol attracted a lot of attention...
In this blog post, we will examine various threats to human extinction and explore ways to overcome them through science and technology to make the Earth sustainable. Natural laws and human survival In the natural world, the birth and extinction of a species is a natural occurrence. Since the first life forms appeared on Earth 3.8 billion years ago, countless species have been born and...
In this blog post, we will examine the criteria for fair use under copyright law and the meaning of fair practices, and consider the key factors that distinguish between quoting and plagiarism. Authors have rights to their own works, which are referred to as copyright. Copyright is the right granted to the author of a work to protect their creative expression of ideas or emotions...
In this blog post, we will examine how the Internet and network society have affected human thinking and autonomy, and ponder what true intelligence is in this flood of information. The world has undergone tremendous changes over the past two decades. An intangible yet vast new world—the metaverse (a world that transcends the physical reality but contains information about it)—has emerged...
In this blog post, we will examine the validity and issues surrounding the choice of selecting your child’s genes from personal, social, and ethical perspectives. It is natural for everyone to want their loved ones to live healthy lives without illness. This desire is even stronger when those loved ones are your children. The pace of scientific and technological advancement is rapid...
In this blog post, we will examine whether it is possible to strike a balance between simplicity and accuracy in natural sciences and social sciences, and explore the conflicting relationship and differences between the two. “There is always a trade-off between simplicity and accuracy in knowledge.” This is something my high school chemistry teacher said in passing during class. I...
In this blog post, we will examine the legal issues and responsibility for traffic accidents that may occur in the era of commercialized self-driving cars. The global automotive industry has been racing to commercialize autonomous driving technology, and major manufacturers have been rushing to release vehicles equipped with autonomous driving features since 2023. Autonomous vehicles are...
In this blog post, we explore whether artificial intelligence can perform human emotions and intuition, and even the role of the right brain, based on the principles of emotion formation and the functioning of artificial synapses. The human brain consists of the right and left hemispheres. Most higher mental functions occur through the interaction of both hemispheres, but the right and...