In this blog post, we’ll discuss the role of engineers in transforming society for the better, much like a catalyst that alters a chemical reaction. Having achieved industrialization in just a few decades following the war, Korean society has experienced remarkable economic growth. In the process, the phrase “hurry up” has become deeply ingrained in Korean life and culture. This tendency...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how talent and effort influence personal growth and success, and how these two elements can be balanced. People often say that talent is an innate trait, while effort is an acquired one. This perception leads us to view talent and effort as contrasting concepts. However, we need to consider whether this dichotomous approach is truly accurate. Let’s look at...
In this blog post, we’ll take an interesting look at how small but mighty calcium carbonate is used in both everyday life and industry. What do chalk, newspaper, and toothpaste have in common? They all use calcium carbonate as a raw material. Making chalk white and soft, creating a smooth surface on newspaper that’s ideal for printing, and polishing teeth—all of these are the roles of...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept and benefits of natural fermentation, as well as why it’s emerging as a key part of a healthy food culture. As Korea has become more economically prosperous, interest has shifted from food that simply satisfies hunger to food that promotes health. People are now looking beyond basic ingredients to find foods that benefit their bodies and quality...
This article explores the purposefulness of natural phenomena with a focus on Aristotle’s teleology, discussing the perspectives and critiques of modern and contemporary science, as well as ecological reevaluations. Is everything that happens in nature purpose-driven? Ants frantically carrying branches or leaves larger than their own bodies certainly appear to have a purpose. Through such...
In this blog post, we examine the impact of population decline on the economy and society as a whole through the examples of Japan and South Korea. Let’s consider together the repercussions of the impending demographic cliff. Will the economy collapse if the population shrinks? As of 2023, people aged 65 and older account for 29.1% of Japan’s total population, the highest rate in the world...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the Internet connects diverse nodes and media around the world and has established itself as a universal means of communication and a standard. Let’s take another look at the meaning of the Internet as we commonly use it. The word “Internet” is a combination of the prefix “Inter,” meaning “between,” and “net,” meaning “network.” Literally, the word...
In this blog post, we examine how the order of the imagination created by the Internet influences human collective behavior and social side effects. In 2011, numerous protests broke out across the Middle East—including the Egyptian Revolution and the Algerian Revolution—in the quest for democratization. These protests led to the downfall of several dictators, and international media dubbed...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the changes the internet has brought to our lives and explore how we can strike a balance amid technological innovation. Today, the internet has gone beyond being a simple tool for searching information; it has deeply permeated our daily lives and plays an essential role. In its early days, the internet primarily offered only simple functions such as...
Insulin and glucagon are key hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. How do these two interact to maintain stable blood sugar levels? In multicellular organisms, the functions of constituent cells are regulated by the nervous and endocrine systems. While the nervous system responds rapidly through neural signals, the endocrine system is responsible for slow but sustained regulation via...