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This blog post examines whether humanity is prepared to take on the role of life’s designer and become the driving force behind the creation and evolution of superhumans.   Just as the long-necked giraffe gained a survival advantage, allowing only them to survive, so too did humanity see species with survival advantages selected and survive, ultimately leading to Homo sapiens becoming...

In this blog post, we deeply explore the possibility that even if humanity doesn’t go extinct, we as we are now could disappear, and what that future might hold.   If modern humanity were to go extinct, what would be the reasons? Common answers to this question include nuclear war, pandemics, and climate change. These threats facing humanity are problems that have long endangered our...

The 2016 Go match between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo sparked a surge of interest in artificial intelligence. We must explore the future of AI and ways for humans to coexist with it, while understanding and preparing for the impact its development will have on society.   AlphaGo vs. Lee Sedol: The Human vs. AI Showdown March 9, 2016. The century’s Go match between human and computer began...

Appearance influences more than just beauty—it impacts income, choice, and the economy. Explore how looks shape modern society and economics through ‘Beauty Economics’.   Can good looks put food on the table? “In the end, it’s not looks but ability that gets recognized.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard drilled into my ears since childhood. Yes, that’s right. I’m an...

The sunk cost effect—making irrational choices because we feel bad about money already spent. Why do we make these choices in baseball games, movies, investments, and more? Let’s explore the psychology and causes of sunk costs.   Once you enter the baseball stadium, should you stay until the end of the game? To enter the stadium, you pay money and buy a ticket. But your favorite team...

The relationship between innate talent and acquired effort has been debated since ancient times. Can effort alone surpass genius? We explore this through various examples.   For ages, people have debated whether human behavior is determined by innate nature or nurtured character developed through upbringing. During the ancient Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Mencius and...

Foods high in fat can develop an unpleasant odor when stored for long periods due to rancidity. This is caused by oxidation and can be prevented through cold storage and the use of antioxidants.   Foods rich in fats, like nuts, can develop unpleasant odors when stored long-term. This is typically caused by rancidity. Rancidity refers to the phenomenon where stored food develops abnormal...

Seeing the dirt floor of Varanasi covered in trash, I hesitated to go out. Yet, driven by intense curiosity, I eventually headed toward the Ganges River. My experience there made me realize the river is a mysterious place where life and death coexist.   Seeing the dirt ground covered in trash, I resolved never to go out. When I opened the window to breathe in the outside air, the stench...

When a typhoon approaches, many people prepare by taping or covering their windows with newspaper. But is this truly an effective method? We analyze its effectiveness through scientific principles and experiments, and explore more reliable typhoon preparedness methods.   In September 2024, the massive Hurricane Hurlinn struck the southeastern United States, reaching maximum sustained winds...

How can we prevent free-riding in group assignments and ensure everyone participates fairly? We explore effective methods for managing group assignments.   In high school, when group assignments are given, it’s common for the top student to handle all the work alone, while the other members briefly glance over it before the presentation. From the perspective of the top student—the one...