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This article explains that the state mandates social insurance systems to prepare for situations where individuals cannot adequately prepare for risks themselves, and that these systems play a role in ensuring economic equity and enhancing social stability.   All people inevitably live with the possibility of facing risks. Therefore, individuals seek to prepare for risks themselves, and the...

Transactional analysis analyzes communication patterns in human relationships based on ego states. Through this, individuals can recognize their own behaviors and attitudes, improve interactions with others, and achieve smoother communication.   Transactional analysis analyzes communication patterns in human relationships based on the concept of ego states. In other words, Transactional...

This blog post examines how Jan Amos Komenský pursued equality through education amidst war and persecution, and the impact his educational philosophy has had on the present day.   Jan Amos Komenský was a 17th-century European educator, philosopher, and theologian whose educational ideas were deeply intertwined with the turbulent times of his era. Czech lands had already experienced...

This blog post examines how far the ethical legitimacy of scientific research can be accepted and what impact it has on society.   David Carrier of the University of Utah stated in a paper submitted to the Journal of Experimental Biology on October 21, 2015, that the human hand evolved to clench into a fist and deliver punches effectively. This research is considered important material for...

In this blog post, we explore how science and technology make our lives more convenient while simultaneously harming the environment and our health, and consider how we should embrace this duality.   We live increasingly convenient lives under the protection of science and technology. While science and technology have provided us with abundant lives, few may realize that this very technology...

This blog post examines the historical relationship between science and religion. We will explore not only their opposition but also the possibility of mutual complementarity and coexistence.   Introduction If you ask people what relationship science and religion have, opinions will vary, but the most dominant perception is that they exist in opposition to each other. Since ancient Greek...

This blog post examines whether scientific progress has truly brought happiness to humanity and the Earth’s ecosystem, or if it has instead caused new misfortunes.   Over the past few centuries, humanity has achieved remarkable progress. Humans can now live beyond 100 years, and converse face-to-face with people on the other side of the globe without ever meeting them in person. Such...

Shape-memory polymers, like rubber bands, return to their original form after deformation! Discover the principles and applications of this remarkable material, which leverages elasticity and resilience to drive innovation across diverse industries like medicine and robotics.   Two young children are playing with a yellow rubber band. They’re competing to see who can make more...

This blog post examines the connection between health and human rights and discusses why addressing the health issues of the socially vulnerable should be an important goal.   The Definition of Health and Social Inequality “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” — Constitution of WHO, 1948 When the...

This blog post examines whether excessive packaging is simply consumer deception or an inevitability driven by changing consumer demands.   These days, many packaged goods—such as food, cosmetics, and gift sets—face consumer criticism. The reason is clear: excessive packaging deceives consumers to maximize profits. The term “excessive packaging” is often used pejoratively by consumers to...