In this blog post, we will examine the origins of this obsession with the boundaries of objects and explore the reasons behind it from philosophical and biological perspectives. We refer to a car as an object, but we do not refer to seawater as an object. What conditions must be met for a collection of parts to be called an object? First, similarity between parts cannot be a condition for...
In this blog post, we will examine whether reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a sufficient response based on various theories surrounding the causes of global warming. The world is experiencing extreme climate change, with summers becoming hotter and winters colder. Seasonal temperature differences are much more pronounced than in the past, and weather anomalies are no longer considered...
In this blog post, we will consider various perspectives on justice surrounding the punishment of sex offenders and the direction our society should take. Recently, violent crimes have been on the rise in South Korea. Not only are sex crimes against adult women becoming more frequent, but sex crimes against infants and adolescents are also becoming more common, and related incidents are...
In this blog post, we will examine the recurring corruption issues in private schools, their causes, institutional loopholes, and improvement measures. From the grade manipulation scandal at ‘S’ Girls’ High School to various other corruption issues exposed in private schools over the past few years, these incidents continue to cast a deep shadow over the education sector. The fact...
In this blog post, we will examine the reality of infertile couples in South Korea who have to go to India for surrogacy, as well as the social and ethical issues behind it. One in seven Korean couples is infertile. This infertility issue is not merely a personal problem but is directly linked to the low birthrate and has emerged as an important social issue requiring national attention...
In this blog post, we will examine the background and development process that led South Korea to become a leader in e-sports. South Korea is recognized as a pioneer in the e-sports industry. Starting in the late 1990s, PC cafes became popular, and various online games quickly spread among young people, which naturally led to the formation of the e-sports industry. In particular...
In this blog post, we will examine the dangers of selfish choices and the positive effects that the right life has on individuals and society. Everyone has had to do group work at least once in their lives. Unlike individual assignments, group work is performed by several people, so you can learn things that you cannot learn from individual assignments. Through group projects, you can...
In this blog post, we will compare the perspectives of evolutionism and intelligent design theory on the origin of human existence and consider whether we are the product of chance or intentional beings. Where did the universe begin? This question is one of the most fundamental questions that has been asked throughout human history. Humans have sought answers to this question in their own...
In this blog post, we will revisit the criteria for evaluating artificial intelligence through the Turing test and the Chinese room argument, and consider whether intelligence can be useful even if it does not resemble humans. Computers have developed at an unimaginable speed over the past few decades. Artificial intelligence, a product of computer science, has accelerated in pace as...
In this blog post, we analyze the threats that artificial intelligence could pose, such as weaponization, job replacement, and the replacement of creativity, and consider whether it is a real crisis or a new opportunity for humanity. Long ago, in 2014, at the 100th anniversary symposium hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics...