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This blog post reflects on the convenience we’ve gained and the analog sensibility we’ve lost amidst the changes brought by digital technology.   At 4 a.m. on December 31, 2012, the Korean government terminated analog broadcasting services nationwide. Without a digital TV receiver or digital converter, watching TV became impossible. Consequently, the government amended the...

This blog post explores the sensory value of analog watches and the difference in time perception that keeps them beloved even in the digital age.   Why are analog watches more popular than digital ones? Why are analog watches more popular than digital ones? I believe this is only natural. While many people perceive digital watches as tools that provide precise time, analog watches offer...

This blog post examines the causes and effective countermeasures for sinkholes and road collapses, focusing on how to prevent them amid increasing urban underground space development.   The utilization of underground space is increasing to replace limited surface land in urban areas, driven by public purposes such as urban redevelopment, traffic volume control, and securing available land...

This blog post explores why we still insist on analog watches even in an era where digital technology is ubiquitous, and the sentiment and meaning embedded within them.   In the famous Japanese detective manga Detective Conan, Conan always wears a wristwatch. Conan’s wristwatch hides a tranquilizer gun, which he uses to put Mouri Kogoro to sleep and take over the detective work. As the...

This blog post examines the philosophical concepts of Duns Scotus, exploring the new direction he presented to medieval philosophy and his influence on later generations.   The thought of the English theologian Duns Scotus is so abstruse and specialized that he is called the philosopher of philosophers. Scotus did not merely present theories; he focused on deeply exploring philosophical...

This blog post examines whether the two-line standing movement within escalator etiquette culture can truly satisfy both safety and efficiency.   I barely escaped the crowded subway during morning rush hour and sprinted toward the exit. To avoid being late for class, I absolutely had to catch the 9 a.m. shuttle bus. Running would get me there in time. Hurrying toward the exit, I headed for...

This blog post examines why Eastern and Western civilizations, starting from the same point, took divergent paths and the background behind the West’s technological dominance.   From ancient times to the present, humanity has continuously evolved in pursuit of a better life. Broadly speaking, this evolutionary process can be divided into Eastern and Western trajectories. Given their...

This blog post examines how animal testing contributes to human survival and progress while exploring the ethical issues it raises, pondering whether a path exists to satisfy both values simultaneously.   Historically, humans have recognized the value of animals based on how much they contribute to human interests. This instrumental perspective is deeply rooted in human tradition and habit...

This blog post examines the balance between military service obligations and freedom of conscience, focusing on conscientious objection.   In South Korea, many young people are punished annually for conscientious objection to military service. As the number of conscientious objectors grows, the debate for and against it continues unabated. This issue can no longer be left unaddressed. It is...

This blog post examines why math prodigies who excel at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) aren’t properly recognized in college admissions, exploring the causes and possible solutions.   The International Mathematical Olympiad: A Stage for Math Prodigies The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is an international competition where math prodigies from around the world...