In this blog post, I’ll share the story of an impromptu trip to Malaysia I took with a friend during my last summer break in college, and how Maroon 5’s “Lucky Strike” came to hold special meaning for us on that trip. The Start of the Trip and Its Spontaneity The spontaneous trip to Malaysia I took with a friend during my last summer break of college was filled with joy, even amidst...
Can renewable energy become the primary energy source of the future?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and characteristics of renewable energy, its main types and principles, and its potential as a future energy source. “The Stone Age did not end because we ran out of stones.” These are the words of Yamani, the former Saudi Arabian Minister of Petroleum. This statement applies just as well to modern energy issues. Renewable energy has been...
How have smartphones transformed modern society and our daily lives?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the emergence and evolution of smartphones, their key components, and their impact on modern society. January 9, 2007, is widely regarded as the day that ushered in a new era of mobile devices. On that day, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone during a keynote address. The iPhone offered a far wider range of features than the conventional cell phones...
To what extent should research and the use of embryonic stem cells be permitted?
In this blog post, we will examine the ethical and scientific issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research and use, and consider whether they should be permitted. Recently, research teams in South Korea and abroad have been actively conducting clinical trials targeting various intractable diseases using stem cell-based therapies, including embryonic stem cells, and meaningful treatment...
Is morality an “ultimate promise,” or is it the best solution to prevent free-riding?
In this blog post, I’ll examine morality as an “ultimate promise” and use examples and logic to explore how the division of roles and building rapport (the carrot and the stick) reduce free-riding—and when these approaches reach their limits. Every time the first snow falls, I always say, “Ah, so much has happened this year, and it’s finally coming to an end.” A significant portion of the...
Do the curriculum and early graduation system at South Korea’s science high schools really need to be improved?
In this blog post, I’d like to examine the controversy surrounding the science high school curriculum and early graduation system based on my personal experience, and consider together whether the criticism of the early graduation system is valid. I recently came across an article stating that a recent audit by the Board of Audit and Inspection pointed out several problems in the operation...
Why was “Diablo III” expected to be such a huge success in the South Korean gaming market?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the background and rationale behind the predictions that “Diablo III” would be a massive success in the South Korean gaming market ahead of its release. The release date for “Diablo 3”—which countless people had been waiting for over a decade—was finally set for May 15, 2012, after being postponed several times. At the time, jokes were so common that people...
Why is global warming continuing to worsen, and how should we respond?
In this blog post, we’ll take a detailed look at the causes and effects of global warming, the international community’s response, and various perspectives on the issue, incorporating the latest information. What is global warming? The Earth is surrounded by an atmosphere formed by gravity. One of the atmosphere’s primary roles is to partially prevent thermal energy from the Sun from...
Why Is Society’s Involvement Necessary for the Advancement of Science?
In this blog post, we will examine why society’s involvement is necessary for the advancement of science and what kind of relationship should exist between science and society. The Advancement of Science and Society’s Responsibility Science has evolved rapidly from the ancient Greek philosophers’ exploration of nature to the present day. The pace of this scientific progress has accelerated...
How will the fate of paradigms change as science advances?
In this blog post, based on Thomas Kuhn’s theory of paradigms, we will examine the process of scientific development, the evolution of paradigms, and what the future holds for paradigms in science. How did Thomas Kuhn explain the development of science? In the past, historians of science believed that science developed through the simple accumulation of individual scientists’ discoveries...