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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

In this blog post, we’ll explore what cashmere—a quintessential luxury winter fabric—actually is, examine its functionality and characteristics based on blend ratios, and cover its main uses and proper care.   What Kind of Fiber Is Cashmere? Cashmere fiber, derived from the fur of the cashmere goat, is one of the premier materials for alleviating the hardships of a cold winter. While many...

In this blog post, we’ll compare a smartphone’s “Favorites” feature to a computer’s cache to explore the principle of keeping frequently used data close at hand, as well as the structure and operation of a cache.   When using a smartphone, placing frequently used apps—such as KakaoTalk or the phone app—in an easily accessible location reduces the time it takes to find them, making them more...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the causes of free-riding in group projects and ways to address it. We’ll then extend this discussion to social relationships to explore whether it’s necessary to live righteously even in situations where we aren’t directly harming others.   A long time ago, a drama based on the webtoon “Cheese in the Trap” aired. In it, there is a scene where group members...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the evolution of biomimicry—the process of creating new technologies by mimicking nature’s structures, functions, and the principles behind natural phenomena—and examine some representative examples.   Biomimicry: Learning from Nature There is nothing new under the sun. This saying perfectly captures the essence of biomimicry. Humans have invented countless...