In this blog post, we will philosophically examine whether the true cause of a causal relationship is an event or an agent with free will, focusing on Reid’s agent causal theory. Suppose that a red ball collides with a stationary white ball, causing the white ball to move. Hume identified three conditions necessary for a causal relationship to exist between the event of the red ball...
In this blog post, we will look at the definition and types of stem cells, and how their ability to differentiate into various cells can lead to medical innovation. Stem cells are also called liver cells or mother cells. All these names imply that they are cells capable of developing into any type of tissue. Thanks to this potential, stem cells offer innovative possibilities in the medical...
In this blog post, we will examine why intelligent design is not recognized as science and whether it can nevertheless offer new possibilities for scientific inquiry. Long ago, a legal battle over intelligent design erupted in the Dover area of Pennsylvania, USA. Teaching intelligent design as an alternative to evolution in science education was ruled unconstitutional. This incident...
In this blog post, we will examine how criminal procedure law ensures the legality and reliability of evidence through the principle of trial by evidence and the principle of free evaluation of evidence. Criminal procedure law stipulates that criminal facts must be established by evidence, and the establishment of criminal facts must reach a level of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This...
In this blog post, I will look back on my embarrassing experiences in club activities in the past and talk about how such failures and shortcomings can become a foundation for growth. After entering high school, two hectic weeks passed, and it was time to choose a club. There were many different clubs, such as classical guitar, band, and traditional Korean percussion, but since I had...
In this blog post, we will examine the reality and challenges of software competitiveness that South Korea must overcome to become a true IT powerhouse. “iPod → iPhone → iPad: IT Korea caught in the trap.” “LGT ultimately ‘drops out’ of the smartphone competition.” “South Korean mobile phones face tough times” “Secure smartphone software developers” “The future of ‘Mobile Phone Korea’...
In this blog post, we will examine the impact of anesthesia on the development of medicine, from the days when medieval barbers performed surgery to the era of modern surgeons. ER, House M.D., New Amsterdam, The Good Doctor, etc. In American medical dramas, surgeons are portrayed as gods in the operating room. They successfully perform complex surgeries and save patients’ lives...
In this blog post, we will examine how various types of addiction influence our judgment and discuss the importance of changing our perceptions beyond the usual frames of reference. We live in a world filled with various forms of “addiction.” From work addiction to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, and even a book that describes South Koreans’ eating habits as “salt...
In this blog post, we will examine the reality of student autonomous spaces on university campuses and question whether schools should take responsibility for the lack of space. Nowadays, there are an increasing number of courses that require students to carry out team activities in a project format. As a brief personal example, five of the seven courses I am taking this semester require...
In this blog post, we will examine how stem cell research is contributing to the treatment of intractable diseases and life extension, as well as the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead. Can you believe that the day when Parkinson’s disease and leukemia can be easily treated is just around the corner? Can you believe that a patient has been treated for eye conditions using...