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In this blog post, we will provide easy-to-understand information on essential factors to consider when purchasing a smartphone, such as the operating system, applications, and touch screen type.   The number of smartphone users in South Korea has surpassed 30 million, with 6 out of 10 people using smartphones. Meanwhile, the market for non-smartphones, or feature phones, continues to...

In this blog post, we will take a look at how smartphones have evolved beyond simple phones to absorb the functions of various electronic devices.   We are now in the “age of smartphones.” Whether walking down the street, riding the subway, or sitting in a restaurant or café, it is no longer unusual to see people staring at small rectangular screens. As of 2023, the smartphone penetration...

In this blog post, we will take a look at how smartphones have combined various technologies to become known as the “revolution in handheld devices.”   Have you ever pulled out your smartphone instead of the radio to check traffic conditions while stuck in a traffic jam? Thanks to various apps that provide real-time traffic information, we no longer have to rely on broadcasts to find quick...

In this blog post, we will learn about the definition, types, advantages, and disadvantages of renewable energy, as well as its current usage and potential.   Since the Industrial Revolution began in England in the 18th century, humanity’s energy consumption has increased rapidly. Coal, which fueled the Industrial Revolution, and fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas, which were...

In this blog post, based on Aristotle’s virtue ethics, we will examine whether the path to happiness is rational knowledge or practical action.   According to Aristotle, the ultimate purpose of life is “happiness,” and humans must follow “virtue” in order to achieve happiness. Here, “virtue” refers to the excellent exercise of human-specific functions. He believed that the unique...

In this blog post, we will examine the essence of reproduction and expression in art through the observation methods and creative process of Oriental painting.   Art originates from life, and the expression of painting begins with observation and perception of real life. Art is a creative activity that naturally emerges from human life, and its roots lie in the various experiences and...

In this blog post, we will examine whether art can maintain its autonomy and criticality in a capitalist society, focusing on Adorno’s aesthetic theory.   Adorno pointed out that popular art mass-produced by the culture industry has not only lost its essence as art by becoming a commodity for profit maximization, but also conceals the contradictions and absurdities of modern society...

In this blog post, I will talk about why I chose a member of my family, specifically my father, as my role model in life and the values I have learned from him.   Many people name famous figures as their role models. However, I believe that a role model should be someone who has helped you the most in your life and who can guide you in the right direction. I would like to talk about my...

In this blog post, we explore ways to revive our senses and see the world in a new light through art and everyday life, based on Stollnitz’s theory of aesthetic attitudes.   Stolnitz argues that everything we perceive with an aesthetic attitude becomes an aesthetic object. This aesthetic attitude differs from the practical attitude of perceiving an object based on its usefulness. The...

In this blog post, we will look at the development of social media and its positive and negative effects on our communication and relationships.   With the world embroiled in a smartphone war, what are the biggest changes in our lives brought about by the advent of smartphones? With over 30 million smartphone users in South Korea, social media is no longer a foreign term, even for adults. In...