In this blog post, we will examine why homo economicus, known as thoroughly selfish beings, exhibit altruistic behavior in repeated relationships through the theory of reciprocal reciprocity. Classical economics assumes that all humans are selfish. This is called homo economicus, a term you may have heard before. Homo economicus is characterized by a complete lack of emotional elements and...
In this blog post, we will look at choices made in games in relation to real life and honestly discuss what we should choose between present pleasure and future success. “Wow, it’s a 축데이 (a blessed weapon scroll, a very valuable item)!” I look enviously at my friend next to me, who is shouting with a look of triumph on his face. Not long ago, I gave in to my friend’s persuasion...
In this blog post, we will examine the ethical controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells and the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells as an alternative. How to cure incurable diseases in humans Curing incurable diseases in humans has long been a dream of many medical scientists and biologists. Diseases caused by internal factors such as cancer and genetic disorders are more...
In this blog post, we will look at various methods of critiquing orks of art and the corresponding approaches to appreciation. There are various discussions on how to appreciate and critique works of art. The interpretation and judgment of the meaning and value of a work of art depend on the purpose and attitude of the critique. The main methods of critiquing artworks include contextual...
In this blog post, we will examine the ethical issues surrounding the right of parents to design their children’s genes in light of advances in genetic engineering, from the perspective of autonomy and freedom of choice. “Is it acceptable to design children using genetic engineering?” This question may seem a little out of place at the moment, but it is one that may arise in the...
In this blog post, we’ll look at how cloud storage is replacing physical storage media and how this change is affecting our lives and technology environment. Storage media, which allows us to store data and retrieve it when needed, has undergone tremendous development over the past few decades. In the early days, there were various physical storage media, such as floppy disks, which...
In this blog post, we will examine how the tit-for-tat strategy can explain altruistic behavior in humans from an evolutionary perspective, focusing on the repetition-reciprocity hypothesis. If you look around you, you will see people who engage in altruistic behaviors that benefit others at their own expense, such as donating blood, volunteering, or donating to charities. Such altruistic...
In this blog post, I will reflect on my shortcomings and talk honestly about what I think the ideal companion would be like, someone who can warmly complement those shortcomings. I like myself. That doesn’t mean I don’t have anyone I want to be like. There are people whose ideas I want to emulate, people whose fashion sense I want to emulate, and people whose abilities I want...
In this blog post, we will explore whether functional games can go beyond mere entertainment to have a learning effect, and examine the possibility of breaking down the boundaries between play and study. What are functional games? There is a new term called “functional games.” Like the term “diet snacks,” this word has a strange connotation, but it refers to the idea of adding a productive...
In this blog post, we take an interesting look at how parasites can change the behavior and even the personality of their hosts through various examples and scientific research. Every day, we make many choices and take many actions. But are these choices entirely your own? Most people would probably answer “yes.” However, in reality, our thoughts and actions may be influenced by something...