In this blog post, we explore how advanced engineering technologies are applied to F1 machines. Discover how various technologies like engines, aerodynamics, and downforce maximize F1 speeds. Formula One: The Sporting Spectacle Achieved Through Engineering What are the world’s three major sporting festivals? They are the World Cup, the Olympics, and F1. While the World Cup and...
Are TRIZ’s 40 Principles Effective for Creative Problem Solving?
This blog post explores whether creative problem solving is possible using TRIZ’s 40 inventive principles for overcoming technical and physical contradictions. TRIZ, known as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, is a framework for creative problem-solving developed by Genrikh Saulovich Altshuller in the former Soviet Union. After analyzing 40,000 patents, he discovered that...
If not evolution, where did we come from?
This blog post examines the arguments of creationism, which denies the theory of evolution, and asks the question: where did we come from? In 1859, a single book changed the world. British biologist Charles Robert Darwin published ‘On the Origin of Species,’ explaining how diverse species arose. It sold out on the day of release, causing tremendous social upheaval. Darwin’s paper on...
How does a change in the exchange rate affect exports and imports?
This blog post explains the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on exports and imports, covering the underlying principles and real-world examples in an easy-to-understand manner. Why do exchange rates rise and fall? How are exchange rates determined? The financial sector closely monitors daily exchange rate fluctuations. Articles expressing concern that significant exchange rate...
Stem Cell Research: What Breakthroughs Are It Driving in Treating Incurable Diseases?
Stem cell research is opening new possibilities for treating incurable diseases. We explore how it is transforming human health through innovative therapies and the latest research trends. The 21st century we live in is the era of biotechnology. And it would not be an exaggeration to say that stem cells are one of the greatest driving forces propelling this biotechnology era forward. Much...
To avoid regret in the face of death, what should I do now?
In this blog post, I reflect on the essence of life and the attitude toward living in the present through the question: ‘To avoid regret in the face of death, what should I do now?’ Life has a beginning, so an end is inevitable. Whether it comes early or late, death approaches us all. Consider the syllogism learned in Keplerian logic: “Julius Caesar is a human. Humans die. Therefore...
Is free-riding an unavoidable fate in group projects?
In this blog post, we explore the causes and solutions to the recurring free-riding problem in group projects through various hypotheses. A scientific experiment using ants revealed the 80/20 rule. This states that in ant colonies, 20% of the ants do 80% of the work, while the remaining 80% of ants do only 20% of the work. Even more intriguing is that if you gather only the top 20% of...
Can suicide be morally justified and included within the right to life and free will?
This blog post explores whether suicide can be morally justified and whether it can be included within the right to life and free will from various ethical perspectives. South Korea’s high suicide rate is recognized as a serious social problem. In a situation where many people choose voluntary death to escape real-life difficulties, the question arises: can suicide be morally...
How will the advancement of artificial intelligence impact human life and responsibility?
This blog post delves deeply into the effects of AI development on human life, alongside the responsibilities and ethics demanded of scientists, engineers, and users. Long ago, the Go match between AlphaGo and Lee Sedol captivated the world as the match of the century between artificial intelligence and a human representative. Most experts predicted that the level of AI development had not...
How Do Aegis Destroyers Safeguard National Security with Advanced Technology?
This blog post examines how the Aegis destroyer’s advanced radar and missile defense systems contribute to national security. Recent international affairs have seen frequent wars and military tensions, pushing tensions in territorial dispute regions to their peak. In this situation, while world leaders strive to resolve issues through dialogue whenever possible, they find themselves...