In this blog post, we analyze why inter-floor noise problems persist and remain unresolved from various perspectives, including legal systems, construction issues, lack of education, and a lack of community spirit. Long ago, on May 17, 2014, an incident occurred in an apartment building in Seoul, South Korea, where a resident attacked his upstairs neighbor with a weapon during an argument...
In this blog post, we will take an in-depth look at the possibilities and limitations of music’s ability to represent specific objects or scenes—despite its inherently abstract nature—focusing on how it differs from pictorial representation. Representational painting refers to art that depicts the appearance of objects in a manner similar to the actual subjects, allowing the viewer to...
In this blog post, we examine from various angles whether superintelligent AI could become a beneficial tool for humanity or an uncontrollable threat. Since AlphaGo’s decisive victory over professional human Go players in the 2016 Google DeepMind Challenge, global interest in AI has grown, but so have concerns about its potential dangers. A prime example of AI causing a social uproar was...
In this blog post, we examine how the classroom landscape has changed since the implementation of the law banning corporal punishment and consider the direction education should take while balancing student rights and teachers’ authority. On March 18, 2011, the “Act on the Enforcement of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act” was amended in South Korea, establishing the “Law...
In this blog post, we will examine the risks of nuclear power revealed by the Chernobyl disaster, as well as the enhanced safety measures and changes in energy policy that followed. Following the Chernobyl accident, concerns about nuclear power surged worldwide, prompting governments and energy agencies around the globe to seek various measures to enhance the safety of nuclear power...
In this blog post, we will examine the trajectory of complex philosophical thought—which sought not merely to embrace rationalism but to navigate the conflict and harmony with emotion—and explore its internal dynamics. It is generally said that the philosophical modern era began with Descartes, who established a rational self completely detached from the influence of emotion, and...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the meaning of a responsible life and why we should live righteously by examining the issue of free-riding in group projects. In group projects, the attitude of relying solely on the efforts of other members without contributing anything is often referred to as “free-riding.” This expression is likened to riding a bus without paying the fare, symbolizing...
In this blog post, we explore how devastating wars have influenced human progress through technological advancement and spiritual growth. What is war? Although the meaning of war has changed significantly in modern times, most people still think of “fighting” when they hear the word “war.” However, we do not call fights between friends or between siblings “war.” I believe two key concepts...
In this blog post, we examine whether the production and consumption of counterfeit goods is an inevitable phenomenon or simply an economic choice from various perspectives. “Counterfeits” have permeated our lives more deeply than we might realize. Furthermore, as counterfeiting techniques continue to evolve, they are causing headaches for legitimate companies. The “Chery QQ” model, once...
In this blog post, we will examine the history and philosophical significance of evolutionary theory and explore how modern biology defines the direction and superiority of evolution. For those learning evolutionary theory from the beginning, the origins of the theory are inevitably covered. Evolutionary theory goes beyond simply explaining biological phenomena; it encompasses...