In this blog post, we’ll analyze the background of this question by examining poll results, differences in political party stances, and the influence of evangelical groups to determine whether the U.S. truly supports Israel. Is the U.S. really on Israel’s side? You might think, “Isn’t that a given?” but according to a Gallup poll, only 32% of Americans support Israel’s military actions in...
In this blog post, we will examine how modern architecture has evolved in terms of scale and complexity, and briefly explain the principles and construction process of the mega truss structure and the lift-up-sliding method applied to Seoul National University’s “Kwanjeong Library.” Reasons for Increased Scale and Structural Changes in Modern Architecture Modern buildings are becoming...
In this blog post, we will examine how Deleuze’s concepts of “difference” and “becoming” relate to contemporary landscape architecture and how they transform the meaning of architecture and space, using the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) as a concrete case study. Deleuze’s Concepts of ‘Difference’ and ‘Becoming’ While modern philosophy sought the fixed truth of objects, Deleuze emphasized...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how forensic engineering—the fusion of law and engineering—strengthens the social safety net by identifying the causes of accidents, preventing their recurrence, and improving systems. The term “forensic engineering” may be unfamiliar to many. The combination of “law” and “engineering”—two words that seem completely incompatible—might feel awkward. Forensic...
In this blog post, we examine whether the convenience offered by Verichip technology is truly worth the risk of personal data leaks. In an information-driven society, personal data holds immense significance. The most fundamental and crucial role of personal data is that it allows us to establish our identity specifically among countless others. In other words, it establishes a clear...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the convenience Verichip offers and the potential risks that come with it, while considering how far we should allow its use to go. Recently, the importance of personal information has been growing exponentially in our society. With the rapid transition to an information-based society, personal information has evolved beyond a simple means of identification...
In this blog post, we examine the desirability of legal systems from the perspective of law and economics, using efficiency and equity as criteria. To discuss which legal system is socially desirable, we first need criteria for judging desirability. Law and economics uses efficiency as its yardstick. Efficiency refers to whether the total social welfare increases; welfare here means the...
In this blog post, I’d like to share the experiences we had during our 22-day backpacking trip through Europe, the lessons we learned, and the depth of our friendship. Preparations and Departure What did our trip to Europe give us, and what experiences and lessons did we gain during our 22-day journey? While experiencing new cultures and history through our travels in Europe, we faced...
In this blog post, we examine whether scholarships and military service benefits are realistic solutions to the trend of students shunning STEM fields. South Korea is currently facing a crisis in STEM fields. Korean newspapers and broadcasters report on the phenomenon of students avoiding STEM majors in college. Universities lament that top talent is leaving STEM fields, leaving them with...
In this blog post, we will explore the true meaning of the ‘superhuman’ through Zhuangzi’s philosophy and shed light on a conception of the superhuman that differs from the superhero, who is a symbol of power and ability. People sometimes dream of becoming superhuman. Phrases like “superhuman strength” and “superhuman abilities” excite people’s imaginations. That is why popular...