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Why is mechanical engineering important beyond automobiles and society as a whole?

In this blog post, we will look at how mechanical engineering goes beyond simple automobile manufacturing and influences our daily lives, various industries, and social development.   Now, I will explain mechanical engineering. First, I would like to address some common misconceptions about mechanical engineering. People generally think that mechanical engineering is a field of study that...

Are high-rise buildings a symbol of progress? Or are they another addiction of modern life?

In this blog post, we will examine whether high-rise buildings are a symbol of progress or an addiction of modern life from various perspectives.   The word “addiction” was originally used mainly in reference to drugs, but its meaning has expanded significantly in modern times. Nowadays, smartphones, televisions, and even certain lifestyles and consumption patterns fall into the category of...

Was the agricultural revolution a step forward for humanity or the price we paid for our freedom?

In this blog post, we will examine whether the agricultural revolution was an innovation that led to the advancement of humanity or the price we paid for our freedom and prosperity.   Before the agricultural revolution, Homo sapiens lived as hunter-gatherers. Although there is little definitive knowledge about what life was like at that time, we can guess that they lived in small groups...

If science and technology achieve eternal life, will we be happy?

In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at whether humanity can truly enjoy happiness if science and technology make eternal life possible.   Humankind has enjoyed many benefits from the advancement of science and technology. So, if we were to go further and achieve eternal life through science and technology, would humankind become happier? If someone asked me, “Would you be happy if...

Why are protein synthesis errors fatal?

In this blog post, we will look at how small errors in the protein synthesis process can have fatal consequences.   Proteins are the main components of our bodies. Proteins play a prominent role in the formation of muscles, hair, skin, nails, and other parts of the body. Proteins not only form the structure of the body, but also play various roles essential for life, such as hormones...

How will data mining change our daily lives and lead the future?

In this blog post, we will look at how data mining technology is changing our daily lives and what role it will play in the future society.   Everyone has probably missed the last bus or subway at least once and had to take a taxi home late at night. In such cases, taxi fares can be expensive, but there is no alternative, so we have no choice but to take a taxi. However, to alleviate this...

How will the emergence of artificial intelligence change the information society?

In this blog post, we will explore the changes that artificial intelligence will bring to the information society and look at the various changes that may result.   Today, we are surrounded by countless amounts of information. It is no exaggeration to say that we live in a flow of information. The lives we lead in the 21st century and the collection of information are inextricably linked...

Why did the East and West take different paths, and how did the West gain technological superiority?

In this blog post, we will examine why Eastern and Western civilizations took different paths from the same starting point and the background behind the West’s technological superiority.   Since ancient times, humans have continuously developed in pursuit of a better life. This process of development can be broadly divided into two categories: Eastern and Western. Due to differences in...

Is scientific progress the result of accumulated research or the product of revolutionary paradigm shifts?

In this blog post, we explore whether scientific progress is the result of gradual accumulation or the product of revolutionary paradigm shifts.   Is scientific progress the result of continuous accumulation of research results? Most people would say yes without giving it much thought. And this was the prevailing view before Thomas Kuhn. However, when Thomas Kuhn published “The Copernican...

How did quantum mechanics transcend the laws of causality in classical mechanics?

In this blog post, we will examine how quantum mechanics transcended the laws of causality in classical mechanics and how this changed our worldview.   Classical mechanics was the basic theory used by physicists to describe the world until the early 20th century, and it included the following two assumptions. The first assumption is that measurements of physical properties can be made...