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In this blog post, we will examine whether driverless cars can be safer than human drivers by looking at the driving principles and security technologies of autonomous vehicles.   The field of driverless cars is actively being researched alongside the development of artificial intelligence. In particular, autonomous driving technology is attracting attention for its potential to reduce...

In this blog post, we will explore how to distinguish between science and pseudoscience based on the scientific philosophies of Popper and Kuhn.   Walking down the street, everyone has probably encountered people preaching about their religion at least once. Even if you haven’t, you probably know at least one person who is religious, and with Christmas and Buddha’s Birthday...

In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at the definition and limitations of diagnosing psychopaths, and how they should be dealt with legally.   Looking at examples from other countries, we can see that legal responses are most ambiguous when dealing with psychopaths. Whether due to a fundamental lack of understanding of psychopaths, existing cases show that legal responses have varied...

In this blog post, we will examine whether personality is determined by genetic factors or shaped by our environment and relationships.   There has been a long-standing debate about whether nature or nurture is more important in shaping a person’s personality. To answer this question, experiments have been conducted, such as raising identical twins in different environments or raising...

In this blog post, we will consider how far we should allow the development of gene therapy and enhancement technologies to go, weighing the medical benefits against the ethical controversies.   A long time ago, in 2009, a female participant on a KBS TV show called “The Talk of the Town” caused a stir in South Korea. When the host asked the female guests about their ideal type of man, one of...

In this blog post, we will examine whether beauty in art lies in the work itself or in the viewer’s interpretation, focusing on Beardsley’s theory.   Beardsley argues that aesthetic objects are those attributes of works of art that can be correctly appreciated and criticized. He states that aesthetic objects cannot be defined by the subjective attitudes of viewers, and takes an...

In this blog post, we will examine whether discontinuing life-sustaining treatment is giving up on life or choosing a dignified death from ethical and legal perspectives.   Since the Industrial Revolution in England at the end of the 18th century, humanity has made rapid progress in various fields. There have been significant advances in the development of machinery, including steam engines...

In this blog post, we will examine whether the advancement of biotechnology will be a tool that drives the evolution of humankind or a weapon that will bring about new ethical and social crises.   Over the past 4 billion years, life has evolved according to nature, and the rulers of the Earth have constantly changed. There was a time when lush green ferns dominated the Earth, and another...

In this blog post, we will examine whether education truly functions as a means of social mobility, or if it is merely an illusion that perpetuates inequality.   A famous Korean proverb, “A dragon rises from a muddy pond,” is used to describe someone who has grown up in difficult circumstances but has achieved great things. Despite the diverse purposes of education, the most important thing...

In this blog post, we will examine whether imitation is simply copying or a unique way of learning for humans by looking at the differences between humans and chimpanzees.   Imitation refers to observing new or non-innate behaviors and replicating those behaviors, and it necessarily involves observation and learning. Imitation plays an important role in human development, enabling humans to...