In this blog post, we’ll use a rubber band as an example to examine the relationship between stress and strain, and explore the process by which an object deforms and eventually fails when a force is applied to it.   Many of you have probably played with a rubber band before. If you stretch a rubber band and then let go, it may return to its original shape, or it may remain stretched beyond...

In this blog post, I’ll share my experience of reflecting on the solitude of modern people and the human condition through Alberto Giacometti’s “Large Woman III.”   On a Saturday after a long, grueling exam period, I was weighed down by the pressure of having to go to the art museum as soon as my midterms were over. As someone who was usually a complete novice when it came to art, the idea...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the causes of the Maya civilization’s collapse as revealed by paleoclimatological research, and explore how climate change influenced the rise and fall of civilizations.   Most civilizations around the world emerged near major rivers, on vast plains, and under favorable climatic conditions. The Mesopotamian civilization developed in the basins of the...

In this blog post, we will examine whether we should continue to use nuclear power, focusing on its cost-effectiveness, safety, environmental impact, and policy issues.   Nuclear power has been used as a method of power generation that reduces fossil fuel consumption and contributes to a stable power supply. It is also regarded as helping to maintain stable electricity production costs due...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the pros and cons of competition and cooperation, and explore how sustainable social development is possible when these two approaches work in harmony.   Why has competition become a fundamental principle of society? Today, we live in a competition-driven era. Students compete with one another each semester to earn good grades, and companies compete through...

In this blog post, we will examine whether it is truly desirable for parents to “design” their children, and how human anxieties about competition and death are connected to this issue.   The central question of this post is, “Should parents be allowed to design their children?” To be precise, the question is, “Is it acceptable to use biotechnology to design children?” However, in this post...

In this blog post, I’ll share the majesty of nature and the joy of hiking I experienced during my winter traverse of Seoraksan, as well as the moving experience of witnessing the first sunrise of the New Year.   These days, with hiking culture becoming so widespread, it’s easy to see people climbing mountains just a short distance outside the city. However, I believe the best way to truly...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential of games as creative works that go beyond mere entertainment to interact with people and convey messages.   Games have long been the subject of significant social controversy. In particular, regulatory policies regarding youth gaming often reflected the perception that games were the cause of social problems. A prime example was the “shutdown...

In this blog post, I’ll explore the qualities a leader needs, based on my firsthand experience with the roles of leaders and followers in online games.   The Meaning of Leadership Discovered in Games A leader’s character is increasingly emphasized. Countless leaders have emerged who have successfully led their companies and various organizations to achieve innovation, and case studies on how...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the problem of video game addiction, the limitations of the shutdown system, and potential alternatives.   Gaming Addiction and the Emergence of the Shutdown Policy If you’re in your 20s or older these days, you’ve probably had at least one experience of getting completely absorbed in a game. Games that once fueled the PC bang craze include Rainbow Six...