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In this blog post, we will examine the background of social media’s growth, its social and political influence, and how the problems caused by its openness are changing.   Introduction Social media is undoubtedly the most notable web service today. Compared to existing web-based social media, SNS has gained popularity by emphasizing its convenience and openness, becoming an integral...

In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at how social media has gone beyond being a simple means of communication to change and connect our lives.   “Facebook was not created to be a company. It was created to fulfill a social mission: to make the world more open and connected.” These words were written by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and CEO, in the company’s initial public...

In this blog post, we will look at various examples of how social media has changed the way we form relationships and share information since its emergence.   You went to a restaurant with a friend and ordered food. When the food arrived, your friend naturally took out their smartphone and took a photo. When you asked why they were taking a photo, they replied, “I’m going to post it on...

In this blog post, we explore how close humanity has come to immortality, from ancient legends of the elixir of life to modern biotechnology and artificial brain research.   The dream of immortality is as old as human history itself. From ancient legends of the elixir of life to modern biotechnology and artificial brain research, how close have we come to achieving “life beyond death”? In...

In this blog post, we will examine the possibilities and limitations of artificial intelligence medical technology replacing doctors and, furthermore, leading humans to eternal life.   On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs, an icon of innovative convergence, passed away. Though he created revolutionary products, he lost his life prematurely due to pancreatic cancer that was not detected early...

In this blog post, we will examine the benefits and threats that artificial intelligence will bring to humanity, focusing on the emergence of AlphaGo and the singularity theory, and explore its direction and possibilities.   In 2016, the match between AlphaGo, an artificial intelligence program developed by Google DeepMind, and professional Go player Lee Sedol attracted a lot of attention...

In this blog post, we will examine various threats to human extinction and explore ways to overcome them through science and technology to make the Earth sustainable.   Natural laws and human survival In the natural world, the birth and extinction of a species is a natural occurrence. Since the first life forms appeared on Earth 3.8 billion years ago, countless species have been born and...

In this blog post, we will examine the criteria for fair use under copyright law and the meaning of fair practices, and consider the key factors that distinguish between quoting and plagiarism.   Authors have rights to their own works, which are referred to as copyright. Copyright is the right granted to the author of a work to protect their creative expression of ideas or emotions...

In this blog post, we will examine how the Internet and network society have affected human thinking and autonomy, and ponder what true intelligence is in this flood of information.   The world has undergone tremendous changes over the past two decades. An intangible yet vast new world—the metaverse (a world that transcends the physical reality but contains information about it)—has emerged...

In this blog post, we will examine the validity and issues surrounding the choice of selecting your child’s genes from personal, social, and ethical perspectives.   It is natural for everyone to want their loved ones to live healthy lives without illness. This desire is even stronger when those loved ones are your children. The pace of scientific and technological advancement is rapid...