In this blog post, we will examine the issues with the GMO labeling system and potential improvements to ensure consumers’ right to know and freedom of choice.   The Controversy Over the Necessity and Safety of GMOs GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism, referring to organisms created by combining genes from one organism with those of another to produce new traits that did not...

In this blog post, we’ll take an easy-to-understand look at the basic ingredients and brewing process of beer, its classification system, and the principles behind the unique color and flavor of dark beer.   What Is Beer? Beer is one of the most widely consumed fermented beverages worldwide, and it comes in a wide variety of flavors and colors depending on the ingredients and brewing methods...

In this blog post, I’d like to share my experiences and reflections on visiting a contemporary art exhibition and interpreting the works.   First Impressions of Contemporary Art and Its Differences from Traditional Painting Everyone has probably asked themselves at least once, “What does this painting mean?” When people compare two paintings, Renaissance or Realist works usually have content...

In this blog post, we’ll explore what computer engineering is all about and why the metaphor of a “future diplomat of the machine world” fits so well.   The name “Computer Engineering” brings to mind cutting-edge technology. Computers are now deeply embedded in our daily lives and have become tools that everyone uses for a variety of purposes. However, when asked questions like “What is a...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the formation of scientific knowledge and the characteristics of South Korea’s educational system, focusing on Karl Popper’s theory of “falsifiability,” and consider together what kind of education is best suited for the advancement of science.   Is science truly an objective discipline? Whenever someone asked me what my favorite subjects were, I always...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes, types, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of hemorrhoids—a condition that many people experience but rarely talk about.   Hemorrhoids are a very common condition among South Koreans. If asked to name a representative disease, many people would likely think of “cancer,” which they often encounter in TV dramas or movies. However, the representative...

In this blog post, I’ll explore the meaning of loneliness through the lens of augmented reality, human identity, and our relationships with others.   When we become deeply immersed in a movie, the tragic story unfolding on screen can sometimes feel as if it’s actually happening in real life. At such moments, the fact that the characters are fictional figures created by a screenwriter no...

In this blog post, we’ll reflect on our tendency to turn a blind eye to death and the meaning of life, and discuss how we should come to terms with death.   Human memory tends to forget most things, yet it retains a single, vivid scene that we often dwell on for a long time. That memory might be something trivial, like a fight with a friend over snacks, or it might be a significant moment in...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages and limitations of electric vehicle adoption and examine why it’s necessary, drawing on various lines of evidence.   What Are the Advantages of Electric Vehicle Adoption? Recently, electric vehicles have been gaining attention as a leading solution to address global warming, climate change, and energy security issues stemming from the depletion...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the process by which electricity is generated and supplied to homes, focusing on the principles behind how household lights turn on.   Electricity Generation and the Characteristics of Alternating Current Electricity is now an energy source we can hardly do without for even a single day. When a power outage occurs, people experience significant inconvenience...