In this blog post, we will examine from various angles whether rape is an evolutionary adaptation or a byproduct of sexual desire. For those of us living in modern society, rape is not a word we hear every day. However, in some places, rape causes a huge social uproar, while in others, it goes unreported and unpunished. Rape is a heinous crime that can ruin a person’s life, and as...
In this blog post, we will look at the present and future of nuclear power by examining the reasons why we still have to choose nuclear power, its economic feasibility and safety, and comparing it with alternative energy sources. Introduction – The Age of Energy The 21st century is truly the “age of energy.” Countries with energy resources secure strategic advantages in the international...
In this blog post, we will examine the impact of advances in genetic engineering and biotechnology on human society and identity. In 2012, aliens invaded Manhattan, New York. To stop the attack, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and other heroes formed the Avengers and rushed to New York. They defeated the aliens, sealed the passageway to outer space, and restored peace to Earth. This is a...
In this blog post, we will explore in depth whether rape is a product of adaptation from an evolutionary perspective or a survival strategy for unselected genes. Charles Darwin introduced the concept of natural selection in “On the Origin of Species,” and this mechanism has become one of the most original and important concepts not only in evolutionary theory but also in biology as a whole...
In this blog post, we look at rape from an evolutionary biological perspective and explore the connection between sexual desire and survival strategies. Humans are the only animals that use their brains. Unlike other animals, we have evolved to use our brains to improve our quality of life. Through evolution, we have progressed from language to the human society we know today. With the...
In this blog post, we will look at the origins and development of history and explore what lessons and meanings stories from the past can teach us today. In the 5th century BC, Herodotus wrote a book about the Persian Wars and titled it “Historiai.” The root word “histor,” which is the origin of this title, was originally a legal term meaning “eyewitness” or “witness.” As such, the...
In this blog post, we explore the phenomenon of science and technology being marginalized by economic value and possible solutions. We will look at why science and technology is marginalized and how this can be overcome. One morning, Gregor Samsa woke up from a nightmare and realized that he had turned into a giant insect in his bed. This is the first sentence of Kafka’s novel, The...
In this blog post, we will explore Zhu Xi and Toegye’s ideas of “investigating things” and “attaining knowledge” from a modern perspective through the question, “Does the truth of things reveal itself, or must we seek it out?” In the East, when discussing epistemology, Zhu Xi’s ideas of “investigating things” and “attaining knowledge” are often mentioned. The basic meaning of...
In this blog post, we will take an in-depth look at whether modern people are happier than in the past through the changes that the Industrial Revolution has brought to human life. Is happiness simply feeling good? People often use pleasure as a standard for happiness. However, can we define happiness in life by only pleasant moments? When we pursue pleasure, those feelings are temporary...
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at whether Israel’s airstrikes on Iran were simply retaliation or an attempt to change the regime. (As of June 16, 2025) Israel’s airstrikes on Iran: why now? Is the peaceful world we have lived in coming to an end? Israel recently launched a large-scale military attack on Iran, and Iran responded with retaliatory strikes. This...