In this blog post, we will look at how close the metaverse has come to reality, focusing on sensory transmission devices and motion tracking technology. The term “metaverse” is a combination of “meta,” meaning “beyond,” and “universe,” referring to the world, and refers to a space where the real world and virtual space actively interact with each other. The metaverse goes beyond the...
In this blog post, we will look at various research examples to see how the neurotransmitter serotonin affects our emotions and health. I first learned about neurotransmitters when I participated in a brain science camp in high school. Neurotransmitters are substances released between neurons, and there are various types, each with different effects on nerve transmission. I learned that...
In this blog post, we will examine the scientific principles behind three-parent IVF technology for the prevention of genetic diseases, as well as the ethical issues and social implications that arise from it. On April 6, 2016, in Mexico, the world’s first three-parent baby, Abraham Hassan, was born to two mothers and one father. Normally, a child inherits DNA from the egg and sperm...
In this blog post, we will examine how human identity and autonomy are changing amid the advancement of cyborg technology, and what can preserve humanity. “Sapiens” is a term used to refer to us, intelligent humans who are capable of thinking and making judgments. However, there are those who say that these intelligent sapiens are facing the end of the world. Readers who are familiar with...
In this blog post, we will examine the reasons why wisdom teeth are particularly painful and why extraction is inevitable from an evolutionary perspective and through the medical process. In the Korean novel Obaltan, there is a scene where the main character, Cheol-ho, suffers from toothache due to wisdom teeth on both sides of his mouth. This toothache goes beyond mere physical pain and...
In this blog post, we will examine what rights heirs can exercise through their reserved portion of the estate with regard to property disposed of without compensation after the commencement of inheritance. Under the private property system, everyone is free to dispose of their property as they wish. This is one of the fundamental rights of property owners, who can dispose of their...
In this blog post, we will examine whether driverless cars can be safer than human drivers by looking at the driving principles and security technologies of autonomous vehicles. The field of driverless cars is actively being researched alongside the development of artificial intelligence. In particular, autonomous driving technology is attracting attention for its potential to reduce...
In this blog post, we will explore how to distinguish between science and pseudoscience based on the scientific philosophies of Popper and Kuhn. Walking down the street, everyone has probably encountered people preaching about their religion at least once. Even if you haven’t, you probably know at least one person who is religious, and with Christmas and Buddha’s Birthday...
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at the definition and limitations of diagnosing psychopaths, and how they should be dealt with legally. Looking at examples from other countries, we can see that legal responses are most ambiguous when dealing with psychopaths. Whether due to a fundamental lack of understanding of psychopaths, existing cases show that legal responses have varied...
In this blog post, we will examine whether personality is determined by genetic factors or shaped by our environment and relationships. There has been a long-standing debate about whether nature or nurture is more important in shaping a person’s personality. To answer this question, experiments have been conducted, such as raising identical twins in different environments or raising...