In this blog post, we’ll examine the meaning, characteristics, and limitations of the “Birds of a Feather Hypothesis,” one of the leading theories explaining human altruistic behavior.   You’ve likely seen celebrities or athletes in the media facing criticism after being embroiled in controversies over their character. Conversely, we often encounter instances where people inspire admiration...

In this blog post, we’ll take a natural look at the principles, process, and limitations of atmospheric distillation—a method of refining crude oil by utilizing differences in boiling points.   What Is Atmospheric Distillation? Whether we realize it or not, petroleum is an integral part of daily life not only in South Korea but around the world. While we typically encounter petroleum...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how transportation has influenced all aspects of human life—including society, the economy, and culture—and how it has evolved to the present day.   The Significance of Transportation and Human Life A college student planning a nationwide trip on the KTX Naeillo using money saved from a summer job; a businessperson flying to the Middle East on a business trip...

In this blog post, we’ll explore why tempered glass is much stronger than regular glass, the principles behind it, and how it’s used in our daily lives.   Recently, various violent crimes targeting socially vulnerable groups, such as children and women, have become increasingly frequent and are emerging as a social problem. I see a man over there. He’s completely engrossed in a mobile game...

In this blog post, we’ll explore why Oh Seung-hwan’s fastball appears to rise to batters, focusing on the Magnus effect—a key concept in fluid dynamics.   In 2011, the Korean Professional Baseball League featured many players who made headlines. Among them, Oh Seung-hwan—the “Closer King” who posted a 0.63 ERA, set various save records including the most saves in Asia, and led the Samsung...

In this blog post, we’ll explore various philosophical perspectives on how eternal life might affect human happiness and discuss whether it could truly make humanity happier.   Everyone has probably wondered at least once, “What if I didn’t die and lived forever?” Some might think such a life of eternal life would be wonderful, while others might not find much interest in living for a long...

Contrary to their original intent of promoting efficient corporate management, stock options can actually undermine a company’s operational efficiency in various ways.   First, even within the same company, if the compensation of certain executives and employees increases significantly due to stock options, this can create a sense of relative deprivation and discord among employees who did...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how humanity’s long-held dream of flight became a reality through advances in science and technology, along with the principles behind how airplanes work.   He must have been flying high in a clear, cloudless sky. This is because beeswax only begins to melt when the temperature exceeds 62°C. Long ago, Icarus—who had crafted wings by attaching bird feathers...

In this blog post, we’ll take a simple look at the principles of fractional distillation columns—which separate gasoline from crude oil—and the basic concepts of distillation.   You’ve probably seen headlines like “Gasoline Prices Rise for Third Consecutive Week” or “Crude Oil at ○○ Dollars per Barrel.” As you can see, “gasoline” and “crude oil” are terms we encounter frequently in our daily...

In this blog post, I’ll explore the role and responsibilities of a leader, focusing on what leadership is and how to view and guide members within an organization who lack competence and motivation.   Last year, at the recommendation of people around me, I took a course called “Global Engineering Leadership,” one of the engineering literacy courses offered by the College of Engineering at...