In this blog post, we’ll explore how YouTube grew into the world’s largest video platform through technological innovation and examine the key technologies that made this possible.   YouTube is currently the world’s largest video platform, with over 2.5 billion monthly active users, and it’s reported that users watch more than 1 billion hours of video per day. This massive user base and...

In this blog post, we examine—from the perspective of bioethics—how advances in genetic engineering technology might affect human equality and diversity, and to what extent such technology should be permitted.   Our “right to be different” must be protected. I am different from the person living across the street, and I am also different from the person living next door. There are countless...

In this blog post, we’ll explore whether designing children through genetic engineering can truly guarantee genuine happiness, while examining the ethical and social implications alongside the latest advancements in gene-editing technology.   Genetic engineering has made remarkable strides. Consequently, people have shown mixed reactions—ranging from hope to concern—toward this field. While...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the changes and expected benefits that genetic engineering will bring to humanity’s future, as well as the resulting ethical and social issues, from a contemporary perspective.   Since ancient times, humanity has gradually learned how to survive in its given environment. Initially, the focus was on developing technologies to meet basic needs—such as...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the potential issues of discrimination that may arise when genetic information is provided to insurance companies or employers, discuss how to protect individual rights, and explore the ideal approach to the use and protection of genetic information.   Our genes contain information not only about our current health status but also about diseases that may...

In this blog post, we examine how gene design affects human autonomy and ethics, as well as the philosophical debates surrounding it.   Survival and reproduction are instincts shared by all living beings, and living a long and healthy life has long been one of humanity’s most fundamental aspirations. These instincts go beyond simply sustaining an individual’s life; they play a crucial role...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential for human evolution brought about by gene design, the resulting ethical debates, and the current reality and limitations of gene-editing technology.   With the rapid advancement of genetic engineering technology, discussions about “gene design” are intensifying. Gene design refers to technologies that go beyond simple biological modification to...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the innovations and ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic engineering, and consider together the changes that life-manipulation technologies will bring to our lives, as well as the choices we must carefully weigh.   Genetic engineering is the field of study in which humans artificially manipulate the genes of living organisms to apply them for practical...

In this blog post, we’ll examine whether we should continue to rely on nuclear power, focusing on its economic efficiency, safety, environmental impact, and political issues.   Is nuclear power really an economical form of energy generation? Nuclear power is recognized as a method of generating electricity that can reduce fossil fuel consumption and curb rising electricity rates, and it is...

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...