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In this blog post, we will examine the debate over whether rape is an evolutionary adaptation and explore in depth why it should be treated as an ethical issue.   With the development of evolutionary theory, there has been much debate about what can be considered natural selection. One controversial topic is whether rape is an adaptation. This question was first addressed in Son Hill’s...

In this blog post, we will consider how much responsibility scientists and engineers should take for their inventions and discoveries, focusing on Heisenberg’s theory of responsibility for research.   Heisenberg is a physicist famous for the “uncertainty principle,” one of the core theories of quantum physics. His book, “The Part and the Whole,” is a collection of debates he had with...

In this blog post, we will examine Arnold J. Toynbee’s theory of civilization and discuss how his theory of “challenge and response” can be applied to modern society.   British historian Arnold J. Toynbee published “A Study of History” and established civilization, rather than nation, as the basic unit of historical research. He argued that even though Britain is separated from the...

In this blog post, we explore how ‘You 2,’ a perfect AI clone, could lead to identity issues, ethical problems, and social chaos.   Have you ever imagined talking face-to-face with someone who looks and acts exactly like you? In his book The Birth of the Mind, Ray Kurzweil predicts that in the near future, it will be possible to create a “You 2” that is identical to you, not only in body but...

In this blog post, we will look at Richard Dawkins’ theory of “selfish genes” and discuss whether altruistic behavior is really a calculated result for the preservation of genes or whether it stems from pure consideration for others.   We live our lives helping each other, from our neighbors to people far away. We share delicious food, collect donations for disaster victims, and engage...

In this blog post, we will examine the impact of smell on our memories and emotions. We will explore how smell evokes experiences associated with emotions.   We are able to easily detect spoiled food and gas leaks because we have the sense of smell. In this way, smell is an important sense that acts as a gatekeeper, detecting substances that are harmful to our bodies. Substances that cause...

In this blog post, we will examine the characteristics and development of the hyperrealism art movement, explore how artists attempted to precisely reproduce everyday scenes, and examine how these artworks communicate with viewers.   If you see a couple dressed as tourists standing motionless in an art museum for a long time, you will probably look at them again. And when you realize that...

In this blog post, we will examine the role of unity in paintings, its importance, and its impact on appreciation.   Paintings combine various formal elements, such as dots, lines, planes, shapes, and colors, with formal principles, such as unity, balance, and proportion. These elements not only have a visual effect on the viewer, but can also influence them psychologically. Unity, one of...

In this blog post, we will look at the history and development of automobiles, analyze how internal combustion engines generate power, and examine the impact automobiles have had on modern life.   Mr. K, a student at Seoul National University, wakes up early every morning and takes his father’s car to Dongcheon Station. He then takes the Shinbundang Line to Gangnam Station, transfers...

In this blog post, we will examine why Giotto di Bondone’s paintings opened up new avenues for medieval art. We will explore the impact his innovative techniques and humanistic expressions had on art history.   In the 13th century, European art was influenced by Byzantine art. Byzantine art presented a model for religious painting. Painters of the time used conventional religious...