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This blog post explores the possibility of self-aware artificial intelligence and the ethical issues it raises through various case studies.   Can humans truly create a single personhood? This is a question that has persisted throughout history. The medieval philosopher Descartes left behind the proposition “I think, therefore I am,” which became the catalyst in modern philosophy for...

This blog post explores whether humans’ aversion to insects stems from innate instinct or learned emotions shaped by society and culture.   A few days ago, I was killing time in my dorm room by surfing the web on my laptop. Truthfully, I had an assignment due the day after tomorrow, but I had deliberately pushed that thought to the back of my mind. Leaning my chin on my hand, I was...

This blog post takes an in-depth look at how human cloning technology could impact individual dignity and identity, as well as our society’s values and structures.   Human cloning involves replicating a zygote or somatic cell—the state of cell division after fertilization but before fetal development—to create a human with identical genes. In other words, it is the technology to create...

This blog post explores whether meat consumption is a sustainable choice in terms of health, ethics, and the environment, examining the surrounding debates and diverse viewpoints.   The phrase “I’m vegetarian” carries multiple layers of meaning. Some people eat fish and eggs, while others avoid even milk or honey. However, when defining vegetarianism as a philosophy, its core principle...

In this blog post, I reflect on the meaning of true service and the role of a physician in action through the life of Dr. Lee Jong-wook.   Dr. Lee Jong-wook is a figure I deeply respect. He was a senior at Seoul National University College of Medicine and served as the sixth Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving an outstanding legacy in global health. He was a man...

This blog post explores which way human nature leans—toward good or evil—in moments of crisis. We examine the inner selves revealed in extreme situations and ponder ways to overcome them.   According to Nietzsche, people are divided into good people and bad people, virtuous people and wicked people. A good person is not necessarily virtuous, and vice versa. The relationship between bad...

This blog post examines whether the ocean can become a solution to global warming through artificial carbon dioxide injection and carbon cycling. We will analyze various methods and their environmental impacts.   The ocean absorbs heat from the atmosphere through ocean circulation and transports that heat to other locations in space and time. This plays a crucial role in Earth’s...

Antibiotics exert powerful antibacterial effects by disrupting bacterial survival mechanisms, but they face new challenges due to the emergence of resistant bacteria. We explore the mechanism of antibiotic action and strategies to overcome resistance.   In China, moldy tofu was used to treat pimples and boils as early as 2,500 years ago. Similarly, in Korea, soybean paste was applied to...

This blog post examines the ethical conflict and legalization debate surrounding dog meat, a traditional part of Korea’s food culture, and where it is unfolding.   The debate over Korea’s dog meat culture has persisted for a long time. Korean animal lover groups and animal protection associations criticize the dog meat culture and consistently oppose the legalization of dogs as...

This blog post explores how high-resolution imaging enabled by tissue clearing technology will transform brain science and disease research.   The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the body. The number of neurons (the basic unit cells of the nervous system) in the brain is approximately 100 billion, comparable to the number of stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, which contains...