In this blog post, we’ll explore the cultural background and social perceptions behind why manga and anime otaku, in particular, are viewed so negatively.   The Meaning of “Otaku” in Korea In South Korea, it takes a great deal of courage to admit that one’s hobby is watching manga or anime. This is because such a self-introduction is interpreted to mean that the person is an otaku obsessed...

In this blog post, we examine the problems associated with South Korea’s science and technology research funding being dictated by trends, as well as potential solutions.   Scientific Development and Capital During the Age of Discovery, European powers provided massive funding to explorers with the goal of enriching the nation and strengthening its military. This support enabled the...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between returns and risk, the difference between systematic and unsystematic risk, and the principles of investing.   Returns and Risk: A Double-Edged Sword There is a saying: “You reap what you sow.” While this seems true at first glance, it’s important to note that this adage applies only to the realm of labor. In any type of labor, if the...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how basketball’s appeal and meaning change as time goes on, and why it offers important life lessons.   Under the warm sunshine, I was the center of attention, with dozens of friends surrounding the basketball court. Even though a quarter was only 10 minutes long, after playing those 10 minutes, my heart felt like it was about to burst, and my whole body was...

In this blog post, I take an honest look at my desire to linger in memories with friends and the reasons why I hesitate to become an adult.   When I look at the people around me, I can’t help but feel that life these days is like a high-speed train. Just like a video where the rewind button is broken and it can only play in fast forward, life passes by before it has a chance to take on any...

In this blog post, we will examine the limitations of existing criteria for distinguishing science, focusing on the perspectives of Popper and Kuhn, and explore the need for a new approach to define science more accurately.   The question of what criteria distinguish science from non-science—known as the “demarcation problem”—has been a constant source of contemplation for philosophers for...

Science seeks objective truth, but it is sometimes distorted under the influence of politics and economics. Through cases such as the Hwang Woo-suk scandal, this article explores how science is manipulated and what we stand to lose as a result.   The Hwang Woo-suk Scandal and the Political Distortion of Science On February 12, 2004, *Science* magazine announced via an online breaking news...

In this blog post, we will examine how the Scientific Revolution laid the foundation for Western imperialism and led to the oppression of colonial nations.   From the emergence of Homo sapiens tens of thousands of years ago to the present day, humanity has undergone tremendous development. In the early days of humanity, people lived under the daily threat of survival, but through the...

This blog post focuses on explaining the principles, manufacturing methods, advantages and disadvantages, and everyday applications of anti-fingerprint films that utilize the “lotus leaf effect.”   The Lotus Leaf Effect and Its Principles As society continues to evolve, daily life has become so inconvenient without a cell phone. With just a single cell phone, you can contact friends, surf...

In this blog post, I’ll share my thoughts on the play “Waiting for Godot” and my reflections on the themes of waiting, oblivion, life, and death that it explores.   Watching the Play and the Plot Their shabby attire brings to mind a worn-out sponge. A thin, tattered tie hangs pitifully around “Didi’s” neck. The old boots, sagging as if their laces were missing and their tongues sticking out...