In this blog post, we will look at how smartphones have changed our lives through their structure, functions, and development process. With the integration of functions that were previously distributed across mobile phones, computers, MP3 players, and game consoles into a single smartphone, we can now do so many things with just one small device in our hands. Smartphones offer a wide range...
In this blog post, we take a balanced look at the core functions of smartphones, their use in everyday life, and the convenience they offer, as well as the side effects that have emerged. Smartphones are an essential part of modern life. When changing phones or signing up for a new contract, it is rare to choose a feature phone over a smartphone, especially among younger people. It has...
In this blog post, we will look at how smart glass works and its various applications, and see how it is a technology that goes beyond simple windows to lead to energy savings and space innovation. One of the most pressing issues of the 21st century is the serious energy shortage. Despite this, it is common to see people sitting by windows with curtains or blinds closed to block out the...
In this blog post, I will talk about the inner conflict I faced while thinking about my career path and the meaning of true happiness and honesty that I realized in the process of being honest with myself. As the university application period approached, I had to prepare for various selection processes and write a self-introduction letter. Even though I was busy studying for my school...
In this blog post, we will consider whether humanity will still be a meaningful value in the post-human era. In science fiction movies, cyborgs not only look exactly like humans, but also think and act like humans. So, can we consider them human? Is there such a thing as a unique humanity that distinguishes humans from non-humans, i.e., non-humans? In the 17th century, Descartes believed...
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at the issue of prostitution from various perspectives, including the legal and moral issues surrounding it, as well as the dignity of sex, self-determination, and social responsibility. Recently, there has been a heated debate in South Korea over whether prostitution is legal or illegal due to a constitutional review of the Special Act on the...
In this blog post, we will reconsider whether the future of physics is truly over, considering the limitations of the Standard Model and the possibilities of superstring theory. In 1900, British physicist William Thomson declared at the British Association for the Advancement of Science: “There is no possibility of any new discoveries in physics. The only thing left for us to do is to...
In this blog post, we will look at how the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence will change our lives and society. Not only in Korea but also around the world, there is a strong trend toward industrialization through electronic networks. Other industries have also evolved thanks to the development of the electronics industry. Instead of paying with cash, people are now making...
In this blog post, we will examine how the saying “love is blind” can be explained by brain science through fMRI research. The phrase “Love is blind, and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit” from Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merchant of Venice” Act II, Scene VI expresses how men and women fall in love as if they were blind. When we fall in love, we are said to be...
In this blog post, we take a balanced look at the positive effects of the spread of surveillance systems, including CCTV, as well as the issues of privacy infringement and abuse of power that have been raised. “Illegal dumping is being filmed. If caught, you will be fined up to $1,000.” People passing by a garbage collection facility are startled by a warning voice accompanied by bright...