In this blog post, we explore how technological progress transforms human life while also contemplating the potential intellectual decline that machine dependency may bring. Technology is one of the key driving forces behind human progress. From Stone Age tools to modern artificial intelligence, humans have always advanced technology to achieve a better life. Today, we enjoy levels of...
Is human consciousness free, or is it subject to natural laws?
In this blog post, we delve deeply into whether human consciousness is the result of free will or a phenomenon determined by natural laws. Humans have lived constantly pondering and thinking since ancient times. The tools and structures created during humanity’s evolution from lower primates to higher animals all stemmed from the thoughts of our ancestors. Even the author writing...
Can human immortality guarantee true happiness and meaning in life?
This blog post explores the impact of immortality on human happiness and the meaning of life, discussing how it may actually hinder these. Immortality has long been one of humanity’s enduring desires. When we first encounter the concept of death as children and ponder it vaguely, we feel a fear born of ignorance, precisely because it is something we have never experienced. This fear...
Is human language a byproduct of intelligence or an adaptation?
This blog post examines and discusses various perspectives on whether human language is simply a byproduct of intelligence or the result of adapting to the environment. “Why do humans exist?” This is the question Richard Dawkins first posed in his book The Selfish Gene. Few can answer it clearly. However, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859, offering an answer to this...
The Dilemma of Humanitarian Intervention: How Can the International Community Balance Sovereignty and Human Rights?
This blog post explores the dilemma that arises between national sovereignty and the protection of human rights in humanitarian intervention, and discusses how the international community can harmoniously resolve it. We recognized the necessity of international attention through the Kosovo crisis and the tragedy in East Timor. When such tragedies cause countless people to suffer death and...
Will Indonesia ever surpass South Korea’s economy?
According to Goldman Sachs, Indonesia’s economy is projected to surpass South Korea’s around 2030. However, based on per capita GDP, South Korea is expected to maintain a higher standard of living. Which is more important: economic size or standard of living? Can Indonesia overtake the South Korean economy? On December 6, 2022, investment bank Goldman Sachs released a report...
Animal Testing for Human Progress: How Far Can We Accept Its Ethical Justification?
This blog post examines the necessity and ethical issues surrounding animal testing, focusing on the balance between human benefit and animal rights. I once encountered statistics stating that only about 14% of animals used in experiments survive the procedures. Due to this undeniable sacrifice, debates over the utility and justification of animal testing have persisted since ancient times...
Why Does Meat Become More Delicious After Slaughter?
In this blog post, we explore the scientific principles behind how meat deepens in flavor and texture through the aging process after slaughter. Meat is an indispensable staple on our dining tables. Whether eaten raw or cooked, it always delivers rich flavor, and few foods rival meat as an exceptional source of protein. Beyond protein, meat is rich in essential nutrients like iron, zinc...
How does the convergence of economics and psychology influence our economic decisions?
This blog post explores how human emotions and psychology impact economic choices, examining the changes and significance psychology has brought to economics. Every day, the media discusses investment psychology while explaining movements in the stock or real estate markets. People tend to buy when expectations of rising stock prices grow, and conversely, decide to sell when declines are...
Why is economic forecasting so difficult, and is there no way to reduce that uncertainty?
The economy changes due to numerous variables, and sometimes forecasts themselves influence the economy. We examine the difficulty of forecasting and methods to reduce uncertainty. Economics emphasizes human rationality. Generally, economic laws are principles that apply well in societies with many rational individuals and a high level of public awareness. This is because the rational...