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In this blog post, we will examine how various types of addiction influence our judgment and discuss the importance of changing our perceptions beyond the usual frames of reference.   We live in a world filled with various forms of “addiction.” From work addiction to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, and even a book that describes South Koreans’ eating habits as “salt...

In this blog post, we will examine the reality of student autonomous spaces on university campuses and question whether schools should take responsibility for the lack of space.   Nowadays, there are an increasing number of courses that require students to carry out team activities in a project format. As a brief personal example, five of the seven courses I am taking this semester require...

In this blog post, we will examine how stem cell research is contributing to the treatment of intractable diseases and life extension, as well as the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead.   Can you believe that the day when Parkinson’s disease and leukemia can be easily treated is just around the corner? Can you believe that a patient has been treated for eye conditions using...

In this blog post, I will candidly share the feelings and realizations that came to me as a medical school applicant who faced death firsthand through a cadaver dissection.   First Steps The sound of our footsteps echoed through the hallway of the practice room. The faces of my friends were half tense and half excited. I was also at a loss as to what to do in a situation I had never...

In this blog post, we will reflect on the loss, regret, and meaning of existence that we encounter through the death of a beloved pet.   I have loved animals since I was a child. I loved animals not simply because they were cute, but because of the mystery and awe I felt toward life. As a result, I ended up raising everything from chicks sold in front of my school for 500 won to hamsters...

In this blog post, we explore whether the unique value of humans remains valid amid concerns that jobs and dignity will be threatened in the age of AI.   “Beep, beep, beep. There is an 80% chance that your job will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) within the next 20 years.” Enter your job title on the website Will Robots Take My Job? and AI will tell you the probability of your...

This blog post examines how stem cell technology is used in regenerative medicine and the ethical and scientific issues that arise from its use.   Among the topics related to regenerative medicine recently covered by the National Geographic Channel, stem cell technology has attracted the most attention. Stem cells can be used to “cultivate” patient-specific organs in a laboratory for...

In this blog post, we will explore the possibilities and innovations that stem cell research could bring to disease treatment and regenerative medicine.   All organs and tissues in our bodies originate from a mass of stem cells created by the division of a fertilized egg. Stem cells are different from other somatic cells in that they can not only replicate themselves indefinitely, but also...

In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of thematic reading and how it can be used to cultivate critical thinking and knowledge integration skills.   Thematic reading is the critical and integrative reading and reconstruction of texts that present different perspectives and formats on the same or similar topics and themes. When doing this, readers should not just compare different...

In this blog post, we will introduce easy and fun ways to experience virtual reality, from Google Cardboard, which you can enjoy for only $4, to the latest VR technology trends.   Virtual Reality (VR). It is a somewhat contradictory combination of the words “virtual,” meaning “fake,” and “reality.” So what exactly is virtual reality? Simply put, it is a technology that makes you feel as if...