In this blog post, we will examine the various human rights issues brought about by advances in science and technology, as well as the legal and social challenges involved in resolving them.   Advances in Science and Technology and the Expansion of Human Rights Science and technology have, before we knew it, taken center stage in our lives. In particular, it is no exaggeration to say that...

In this blog post, I’ll explore—based on my own experiences—how science and technology influence our lives, ways of thinking, and behaviors, and how they are changing us.   The Lives of Modern People Shaped by Science and Technology We all live in modern society. I won’t attempt to define modern society here. Since we are already living within it, we have a vague—or perhaps clear—sense of...

In this blog post, we will examine the various problems brought about by advances in science and technology and explore the social and ethical approaches needed to address them.   Since the Industrial Revolution began in the mid-18th century and science and technology have advanced, human life has changed at the fastest pace since the dawn of civilization. In particular, the 20th century...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the debate surrounding the value neutrality of science and technology, as well as the social responsibility of researchers.   The movie ‘The Terminator’ is remembered for its iconic line, “I’ll be back,” and the image of Arnold Schwarzenegger disappearing into the flames with his thumb raised. Despite being a foreign film, it is so widely known in...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the advancement of science and technology, its side effects, and how humans should control it through the movie ‘Minority Report’.   How exciting would it be if humans could know the future? Human curiosity and the desire to know the future have manifested in various forms since ancient times, such as time machines and prophets. The movie...

In this blog post, I will examine how the advancement of science and technology has enriched human life, as well as the ethical and economic issues that have arisen in the process, and reflect on the direction science and technology should take in the future.   Is science and technology value-neutral? Science and technology are indispensable elements in the development of human civilization...

In this blog post, we’ll examine various perspectives on the value-neutrality of science and technology and explore how it influences the values of society and individuals.   In the movie ‘Minority Report’, set in 2055, a crime prevention system is introduced in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. This system utilizes the abilities of precogs—people who can see...

In this blog post, we’ll examine from various perspectives whether science- and technology-based immortality can truly be the answer to human happiness.   Humanity’s Long-Standing Aspiration for Immortality and the Question of Happiness From Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who sought the elixir of life, to medieval people who indirectly pursued immortality by believing in religions that spoke of...

In this blog post, we will examine the relationship between science and religion and explore how these two fields can coexist, focusing on critiques of the absoluteness of science.   There is a well-known anecdote that often comes to mind when discussing the relationship between science and religion. It is the story of Galileo Galilei, who, after his trial by the Inquisition, is said to have...

In this blog post, I’ll compare the historical development of science and religion (faith), examine the ways in which they resemble each other, and reflect on the perception in modern society that science is accepted as absolute truth. Science and religion have long been perceived as opposing forces. However, if we examine how these two domains have developed throughout human history, we can...