In this blog post, we will examine whether the development of civilization and technological progress can be harnessed to go beyond mere convenience and realize happiness for all, and whether such an ideal world can be created through virtual reality and robotics. Human civilization continues to advance step by step. The direction of this progress is toward making human life more...
How did graphene evolve from a simple experiment into a key material for future industries?
In this blog post, we’ll explore what graphene is—a material that originated from a simple experiment using adhesive tape—how it was discovered, the outstanding properties that make it useful in real-world industries, and the industrial potential and remaining challenges for graphene as of 2026. Who will win the Nobel Prize? People often assume that scientists who achieve breakthroughs...
Why is the TV evolving from a “boob tube” into a smart “Pandora’s box”?
In this blog post, we’ll examine how much time people spend on TV and video content based on the latest Time Use Survey results, explore the evolution of TV, display technology, and changes in broadcast signals, and look at how TV will evolve in the future. According to the “2024 Time Use Survey Results” released by Statistics Korea in 2025, citizens aged 10 and older spent an average of 5...
Can social media really deliver information faster than the news?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and characteristics of social media, the principles behind the rapid spread of information, and the features and evolution of Twitter and Facebook—two of the most prominent social media platforms—to understand how social media delivers information compared to traditional news and how it has transformed the way people communicate. Recently, more...
Why do social media platforms allow us to peek into our neighbors’ private lives—and even reveal our own?
In this blog post, we’ll examine why—contrary to societal concerns about data breaches—a paradoxical phenomenon exists on social media where users voluntarily disclose their own private lives while also prying into the private lives of others. In the past, a major controversy arose when it was revealed that Google had collected and stored wireless network traffic—including...
How Can “Alarm Glasses” Alert People with Hearing Impairments to Danger?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles and potential of “alarm glasses,” which convert sound into visual signals and vibrations to help people with hearing impairments—who have difficulty hearing—reduce the inconveniences and dangers they may face in daily life. For humans, “hearing” is one of the five senses and serves as a vital means of conveying a great deal of information. In...
How does a TV remote control let us operate the TV effortlessly from a distance?
In this blog post, let’s explore the principles behind how the TV remote controls we commonly use in our daily lives transmit signals via infrared communication and how they can accurately deliver commands even amidst external infrared signals. When did TV remote controls first come into use? Although TVs became commercially available in South Korea in the early 1960s, infrared-based TV...
In “The Matrix,” Which Should You Choose: Truth or Happiness?
In this blog post, I’ll explore—through the movie “The Matrix”—whether we should choose to know the truth or to live happily, and reflect on the meaning of the real world and the virtual world. There is a saying often attributed to the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: “Life is C (Choice) between B (Birth) and D (Death).” This can be understood to mean that from the moment we are born...
How can hydrogels be used in applications ranging from molecular gastronomy to biomaterials?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the characteristics and potential applications of hydrogels, which are used in a wide range of fields—from molecular gastronomy to artificial joints and tissue engineering. What are the hydrogels used in molecular gastronomy? Have you ever heard of blueberry-flavored caviar? This dish is a prime example of molecular gastronomy—applying scientific principles...
How Did Cloud Computing Become the New Core of IT?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and evolution of cloud computing, its applications in the enterprise, and its future potential—as exemplified by cloud gaming—through everyday examples. What Is Cloud Computing, and How Is It Used? Today is a very important day for Mr. A (22, Business Administration), a student at a university in Seoul. It’s the day of the final presentation for...