In this blog post, we reflect on the positive and negative aspects of scientific and technological development and how they balance each other out. The causes of problems in human society In the movie “Planet of the Apes” (2001), in the year 2029, humans sacrifice trained chimpanzees to uncover the secret of electromagnetic storms and send them into space. When the spaceship carrying the...
What are the criteria for distinguishing between science and non-science, and where does parapsychology fit in?
In this blog post, we will examine various philosophical criteria for distinguishing between science and non-science and explore whether parapsychology can be recognized as a science. Parapsychology is the study of supernatural psychological phenomena related to psychic abilities, the spiritual world, spiritual beings, and spiritual powers. Despite not being recognized as a science for a...
If science and technology achieve eternal life, will we be happy?
In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at whether humanity can truly achieve happiness if science and technology make eternal life possible. Thanks to the advancement of science and technology, humanity has enjoyed many benefits. If we were to take this further and achieve immortality through science and technology, would humanity become happier? If someone were to ask me, “If you...
Have science and religion complemented and evolved together, or have they deepened conflict?
In this blog post, we will examine whether science and religion have complemented and developed together throughout human history, or whether they have deepened conflict. From the origins of humanity to the present day, scientific theories have achieved remarkable progress. Science has relentlessly explored countless mysteries, such as the origin of the universe, the birth of life, and the...
In the age of science, why is religion still relevant?
In this blog post, we will examine why religion continues to maintain its influence in modern society, despite the dazzling advances in science, and what this means. Science and religion have been in constant conflict throughout modern history. In the past, Galileo was put on trial for supporting Copernicus’s heliocentric theory, which stated that the Earth revolves around the Sun...
Is scientific truth a universal standard or a product of its time?
In this blog post, we will examine whether scientific truth can vary depending on the era and social context, or whether it can be verified as a universal standard. “The modern age is one that highly values science.” This is the opening line of A.F. Chalmers’ 1985 book, “The Philosophy of Modern Science.” Today, we regard science as the standard for all truth and the only reliable...
Can science develop infinitely, or is there an end point?
In this blog post, we explore whether science can develop infinitely or if there are limits and an end point from various perspectives. Human beings have undergone numerous stages of evolution, from our primitive ancestors known as primates to the Homo sapiens of today. Assuming that Darwin’s theory of evolution is true, and considering that our ancestors were monkeys, we can see...
How can emotional engineering be used in the design of luxury sports cars?
In this blog post, we will explore how emotional engineering can be used to analyze abstract emotions and apply them to the design of luxury sports cars. Let’s imagine that A is designing a sports car. A wants a sports car that is vaguely luxurious in appearance, has a masculine engine sound, and comfortable seats. So, how can A design a sports car with a luxurious exterior, a...
Emotional AI: Social convenience or threat to humanity?
This blog post explores whether emotional AI will bring social convenience or pose a threat to humanity. Yuval Harari says that scientists dream of creating inanimate programs capable of self-learning and evolution, and that this technology will change the future of humanity. Among these inanimate programs, AI is currently receiving the most attention. Artificial intelligence is a...
Why can we trust expensive signaling theory? (Why lions chase gazelles that run away)
Why do lions chase gazelles that run away? We examine the mechanism of trust formation in animal and human societies through expensive signaling theory. In Africa, a lion begins hunting a gazelle to catch it. However, one gazelle does not flee but jumps up and down in place. The lion does not catch this gazelle that does not flee but instead chases after another gazelle that is fleeing at...