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In this blog post, we will examine whether gene editing technology can realize humanity’s long-held dream of a future free of disease, as well as the possibilities and technical and ethical issues involved.   All humans dream of a future without disease. However, this dream has never been realized in human history. For many years, humans were powerless against disease, and “long life...

In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at how human rights and responsibilities are being redefined amid the technological changes brought about by the genetic revolution.   The era of the genetic revolution is upon us. This revolution refers to the massive shift from the realm of fate, where genes are randomly assigned by nature, to the realm of choice, where they are artificially...

In this blog post, we will explore why programmers have emerged as key talents who go beyond simply writing code to designing the future by converging with various industries.   The most popular application on smartphones these days is undoubtedly Angry Birds. This game has been well received by many people for its easy controls and simple gameplay, and has been at the top of Apple’s...

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at why quantum computers, which operate based on the principles of quantum mechanics, are much faster than conventional computers and explore their potential.   In February 2012, global IT giant IBM announced that it was close to developing a quantum computer and that commercialization was not far off, causing a huge stir. Research and...

In this blog post, we will examine the role of the media’s watchdog function in a democratic society and the extent to which its freedom should be protected.   The media’s role in monitoring and criticizing the abuse of political power and social corruption plays an important role in a democratic society and has been recognized as an essential condition for the formation of sound...

In this blog post, we will examine from various perspectives whether quiet and eco-friendly electric cars are truly “better cars” that satisfy both the senses and the experience.   A car glides out of a house. It drives smoothly against the backdrop of the setting sun. This is a scene from a car commercial. You can’t hear the sound of the car. The car in this commercial, which seems to...

In this blog post, we will look at how deep learning technology, which led to the third leap forward in artificial intelligence, transcended the limitations of perceptrons and combined with big data to create innovation.   A third spring breeze is blowing in the field of artificial intelligence. The first spring of AI came with the emergence of the term “artificial intelligence” and the...

In this blog post, we will look at why GMOs are still mistrusted even though they have been on our tables for over 30 years, and examine the scientific basis for this mistrust.   There has been a long-standing debate in the United States over whether processed foods should be labeled as “organic.” This debate became particularly heated in the early 2020s. In January 2021, a lawsuit was filed...

In this blog post, we will look at the principles of emphasis that an eye-catching design should have and how visual techniques such as contrast, focus, and dominance create effects.   In order to catch people’s attention and keep them looking longer to reinforce the visual meaning, one part of a unit must stand out more than the others. This goes beyond simple visual effects and is an...

In this blog post, we will look at how wearable devices, focusing on Apple Watch and Google Glass, will change our daily lives, healthcare, and communication, and lead the future.   In September 2014, Apple unveiled its first wearable device, the Apple Watch, with the ambition that “the Swiss watch market will be in trouble.” As the name “Apple Watch” suggests, this product is a wristwatch...