In this blog post, we will examine whether it is possible to strike a balance between simplicity and accuracy in natural sciences and social sciences, and explore the conflicting relationship and differences between the two. “There is always a trade-off between simplicity and accuracy in knowledge.” This is something my high school chemistry teacher said in passing during class. I...
In the age of self-driving cars, who is responsible for traffic accidents?
In this blog post, we will examine the legal issues and responsibility for traffic accidents that may occur in the era of commercialized self-driving cars. The global automotive industry has been racing to commercialize autonomous driving technology, and major manufacturers have been rushing to release vehicles equipped with autonomous driving features since 2023. Autonomous vehicles are...
Can artificial intelligence mimic human emotions and intuition?
In this blog post, we explore whether artificial intelligence can perform human emotions and intuition, and even the role of the right brain, based on the principles of emotion formation and the functioning of artificial synapses. The human brain consists of the right and left hemispheres. Most higher mental functions occur through the interaction of both hemispheres, but the right and...
Why are we so obsessed with the boundaries of objects?
In this blog post, we will examine the origins of this obsession with the boundaries of objects and explore the reasons behind it from philosophical and biological perspectives. We refer to a car as an object, but we do not refer to seawater as an object. What conditions must be met for a collection of parts to be called an object? First, similarity between parts cannot be a condition for...
Is reducing carbon dioxide emissions enough to combat global warming?
In this blog post, we will examine whether reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a sufficient response based on various theories surrounding the causes of global warming. The world is experiencing extreme climate change, with summers becoming hotter and winters colder. Seasonal temperature differences are much more pronounced than in the past, and weather anomalies are no longer considered...
How should our society treat sex offenders in a just manner?
In this blog post, we will consider various perspectives on justice surrounding the punishment of sex offenders and the direction our society should take. Recently, violent crimes have been on the rise in South Korea. Not only are sex crimes against adult women becoming more frequent, but sex crimes against infants and adolescents are also becoming more common, and related incidents are...
Why does corruption in private schools in South Korea keep recurring?
In this blog post, we will examine the recurring corruption issues in private schools, their causes, institutional loopholes, and improvement measures. From the grade manipulation scandal at ‘S’ Girls’ High School to various other corruption issues exposed in private schools over the past few years, these incidents continue to cast a deep shadow over the education sector. The fact...
Why do infertile couples in South Korea have to go all the way to India?
In this blog post, we will examine the reality of infertile couples in South Korea who have to go to India for surrogacy, as well as the social and ethical issues behind it. One in seven Korean couples is infertile. This infertility issue is not merely a personal problem but is directly linked to the low birthrate and has emerged as an important social issue requiring national attention...
Why has South Korea become an e-sports powerhouse?
In this blog post, we will examine the background and development process that led South Korea to become a leader in e-sports. South Korea is recognized as a pioneer in the e-sports industry. Starting in the late 1990s, PC cafes became popular, and various online games quickly spread among young people, which naturally led to the formation of the e-sports industry. In particular...
Why should we choose the right life over selfish choices?
In this blog post, we will examine the dangers of selfish choices and the positive effects that the right life has on individuals and society. Everyone has had to do group work at least once in their lives. Unlike individual assignments, group work is performed by several people, so you can learn things that you cannot learn from individual assignments. Through group projects, you can...