In this blog post, we will examine whether shale gas can replace renewable energy as the main energy source in the Third Industrial Revolution, and the reasons and possibilities for this. A time of revolution has arrived. Amidst the worsening economic situation caused by the financial crisis in the US and the fiscal crisis in Europe, coal and oil prices are rising sharply, as if to mock...
Why do some argue that evolution is not progress?
In this blog post, we will focus on Stephen Jay Gould’s theory of evolution and examine why evolution does not always lead to progress and the controversy surrounding this issue. Introduction “Evolution is not progress.” This is a summary of the argument made by Stephen Jay Gould in his book Full House. The author argues that evolution is not progress toward something positive, but...
Can genetic engineering guarantee your child’s happiness?
In this blog post, we discuss whether genetic engineering to change a child’s traits is ethically acceptable and whether it can actually have a positive impact on a child’s happiness. Talking About Life Ethics is a book by Michael Sandel, who gained worldwide fame with his book What Is Justice?, in which he expresses his opposition to changing a child’s traits through...
Can Alan Chalmers’ observation be the starting point for scientific theory?
In this blog post, we will take a critical look at Alan Chalmers’ observation and discuss the importance and role of observation in scientific theory. In “What Is This Thing Called Science?”, Alan Chalmers presents a negative view of “observation.” This view is not only held by Alan Chalmers, but is also commonly accepted in related academic circles. They argue that scientific...
Why does the number system change the way humans think?
In this blog post, we will examine the impact of the changes in the number system described by Yuval Noah Harari on human thinking and discuss how it is changing the way humans think and the structure of society. Yuval Noah Harari’s book, Sapiens, contains a critical view of the number system. Harari expresses concern about the shift from natural human association to a bureaucratic...
Will future scientific and technological advances have a positive impact on the happiness of humankind?
In this blog post, we explore the future scientific and technological advances presented in Yuval Noah Harari’s “Sapiens” and their impact on the happiness of humankind. Yuval Noah Harari’s book “Sapiens” discusses how the end of Homo sapiens will come about, but people have been imagining and predicting the future for a long time. However, we must not simply imagine the...
Can data replace humanism?
In this blog post, we explore the possibility of data replacing the human-centered value system and discuss how to resolve the philosophical debate on free will and self-formation. According to Yuval Noah Harari, religion is a reflection of superhuman laws in social structures and is an intersubjective reality that justifies human norms and values. Therefore, religion must not only provide...
Does evolution mean progress in Darwin’s theory of evolution?
In this blog post, we will examine the debate over whether evolution means progress based on Darwin’s theory of evolution and explore how the concept of progress applies to evolution. Darwin’s theory of evolution, which originated from his book On the Origin of Species, has led to the establishment of various theories related to evolution in modern times. Many of these theories...
How are “The Last Song” and “Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship” different?
In this blog post, we will compare “The Last Song” and “Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship” and analyze the differences in personal growth depicted in these two coming-of-age novels through their respective social backgrounds. Preface Just as people have different tastes in music, everyone has their own favorite novels and genres. It is impossible to convey in words the thrill and...
Changes in Ladakh: Should we follow in their footsteps?
In this blog post, we will examine the traditional values of Ladakh and the changes brought about by modernization, and share our thoughts on whether we should follow in their footsteps. We often refer to the process of transforming a backward society into a modern one as “development,” “urbanization,” and “Westernization.” Development is the effort to change society for the better...