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Strong AI and Super AI: Will They Become Reality?

In this blog post, we will examine whether strong AI and super AI can become reality, focusing on current technological developments and future possibilities.   As the Fourth Industrial Revolution progresses, the world is changing at an astonishingly rapid pace. In this article, we will focus on artificial intelligence, which has recently become a hot topic among the various technologies...

Is rape a biological adaptation or a byproduct of distorted sexual desire?

In this blog post, we will examine the debate over whether rape is a biological adaptation or a byproduct of distorted sexual desire from biological, psychological, and social perspectives.   In a group with various variations, when a specific variation (trait) is more suitable for the environment than others, individuals with that trait have an advantage in survival. This phenomenon is a...

Is rape an evolutionary adaptation of humans, or is it the result of environmental factors?

In this blog post, we will examine various studies and discussions on whether rape is a product of human evolutionary adaptation or a behavior caused by environmental factors.   The plot of the movie “Blindness” is as follows. An ophthalmologist and his wife start their day peacefully, but suddenly, the ophthalmologist loses his sight. No one knows where it started or who spread it, but the...

The Negative Impact of Strong Artificial Intelligence: How Can We Respond?

In this blog post, we will examine the negative impact of strong artificial intelligence on jobs, ethics, and social structures, as well as possible responses.   There was once a webtoon that garnered significant attention. Titled ‘The Dream Company,’ it is a work centered on artificial intelligence (AI). The webtoon depicts the development of powerful AI that becomes the core of a company...

Is rape a sexual adaptation or a stress response?

In this blog post, we explore whether rape is an instinct that evolved as a sexual adaptation or an abnormal behavior that occurs in extreme stress situations, based on scientific evidence.   The mere existence of something does not imply a reason for its existence. This argument provides an illogical claim that all products of human civilization are inevitable. For example, it would be...

Is rape an adaptation for species reproduction, or the result of excessive sexual desire?

In this blog post, we explore whether rape is an evolutionary adaptation for species reproduction or simply the result of sexual desire.   Since Darwin published “On the Origin of Species” at the age of 50 in 1859, the concept of evolution through natural selection has been widely accepted in the field of evolutionary biology. The concept of adaptation mentioned in this topic also originates...

Are high-rise buildings a symbol of progress? Or are they another addiction of modern life?

In this blog post, we will examine whether high-rise buildings are a symbol of progress or an addiction of modern life from various perspectives.   The word “addiction” was originally used mainly in reference to drugs and narcotics, but its meaning has expanded significantly in modern times. Nowadays, smartphones, televisions, and even certain lifestyles or consumption patterns are included...

Public key encryption: Does it really keep my information safe?

In this blog post, we will learn how public key encryption works and how secure it really is for protecting your information.   Public key encryption: The key to secure shopping When shopping online, many people worry that someone might read the information sent between their computer and the online store’s computer and steal their credit card information. However, with public key...

Aerogel, as light as air, how is it revolutionizing our daily lives and science and technology?

In this blog post, we will explore how aerogel, which is as light as air and has excellent thermal insulation properties, is bringing innovation to science and technology and our daily lives.   Long ago, a research team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich succeeded in creating gold that floats on water. They did this without mixing any other substances besides 20-carat...

What difficulties do engineering majors face, and what is needed to overcome them?

In this blog post, we will examine the difficulties faced by engineering majors and their causes, and consider institutional support and environmental improvements to address them.   Every year in South Korea, there is a rush to enroll in medical school during the college entrance exam season. It is sad to see articles about the resulting trend of students avoiding engineering majors. I felt...