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...
Can games be considered creative works capable of engaging in dialogue with people?
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...
What Qualities Make a Good Leader in Games?
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...
The Problem of Video Game Addiction: Is the Shutdown System an Effective Policy?
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...
How do game engines increase the reusability of computer programs to make game development easier?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how game engines leverage the reusability of computer programs to make game development more efficient. Computer games have recently been a hot topic in various fields. On the positive side, they are gaining attention as cultural content that is competitive in the global market; on the negative side, they are sometimes criticized as a distraction from...
Oil in a Black Box: How Can We Find It?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles of seismic surveying—a core technology in oil exploration—and the process of locating oil in a way that’s easy to understand. Conflicts within the international community over oil have been ongoing for a long time. From the Gulf War and the Iraq War to more recent international conflicts, energy security and securing resources have...
How does unwanted moisture—condensation—occur in buildings, and how can it be prevented?
In this blog post, we’ll explain the principles and effects of condensation—a common occurrence in buildings—as well as practical prevention methods. What is condensation? The common expression “water forming” is referred to as “condensation” in architecture. Condensation occurs when the surface temperature of structural elements—such as walls, ceilings, and columns—is lower than the dew...
How is a healthy high-fat diet possible? Why is the balance of omega fatty acids so important?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids—the cornerstone of a healthy high-fat diet—affects our health. Experts cite excessive fat intake as one of the main reasons why people today are more susceptible to various diseases—including cardiovascular disease—than in the past. It is widely known that the higher a person’s blood triglyceride levels...
What did a worried returning student realize from watching the movie ‘Little Miss Sunshine’?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the story of someone who, while watching ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, reflected on their past and present and contemplated hope, hard work, and the direction of their life. Me on a Bumpy Bus Watching this movie brings back many memories of my childhood. As a child, I was a very quiet kid. The reason was that no matter what I did, it didn’t seem like...
How can individual freedom and national security be reconciled?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to strike a balance between personal privacy and public safety in the context of individual freedom and national security. Could you believe that there’s someone who knows more about you than you do? What if someone knew exactly where I went last week, what I bought, what I searched for online yesterday, and even the expression on my face when I ride an...