In this blog post, we’ll explore whether the phrase “That’s okay”—commonly heard and used in college life—can go beyond being a mere verbal habit to take on addictive qualities, as well as its mechanisms, effects, and ways to cope with it.   Introduction “That happens.” This is probably the phrase I’ve heard most often since starting college. Strangely enough, I started hearing it a lot from...

In this blog post, we will examine the scientific debate over whether life is following a path of “progress” toward increasing complexity, or whether it has simply diversified into various forms while adapting to its environment.   Bernard Werber’s *The Tree* features a short story about how humans might evolve in the future. It imagines a scenario where, in an effort to reduce the time...

In this blog post, we’ll focus on “The Emergence of Multi-Core Processors and Their Challenges: Why Doesn’t 1+1=2 Hold True in Computers?” to naturally summarize the background, main content, and key insights and impressions revealed throughout the text in a single sentence.   The Emergence of Multi-Core Terms like “dual-core” and “quad-core” frequently appear in recent computer...

This blog post focuses on the background of multi-core technology and the thermal and parallelization limitations it faces.   Introduction Terms like “dual-core” and “quad-core” are now ubiquitous in computer advertisements. Collectively, these are referred to as “multi-core,” where “core” refers to the processor that performs the computer’s core functions (computation and control). In the...

In this blog post, I’ll explain the difference between analog and digital, as well as how hard drives store and read data, in an easy-to-understand way.   The Difference Between Digital and Analog Just looking at them evokes a strong sense of nostalgia: LP records, videotapes crammed into the cabinet under the TV, and dozens of encyclopedias that made you feel smarter just by having them on...

In this blog post, I will reflect on my 1 year, 10 months, and 7 days of military service, covering training and self-reflection, the social structure and leadership experiences within the barracks, and the emotions I felt while cut off from the outside world.   Military Experience and Self-Reflection People often say that every man should serve in the military at least once. Those who have...

In this blog post, we will examine whether rape can be viewed as an evolutionary adaptation, comparing the definition of adaptation with the key arguments put forward by adaptationists and non-adaptationists.   The Concept of Adaptation and Arguments Surrounding Rape An adaptation is a product of natural selection; it refers to a trait that is advantageous for survival and persists over...

In this blog post, I will summarize the development of the “Nature vs. Nurture” debate, my research findings, and my personal reflections, drawing on relevant works such as “Nature via Nurture.”   Background of Topic Selection My decision to choose “Nature vs. Nurture” as the topic for this blog post stems from a core liberal arts course I took at school called “Modern Society and Psychology...

In this blog post, I will explain the operating principles and advantages of FDM 3D printers, with a focus on the characteristics of PLA and ABS, two of the most common filament materials.   Overview and Use Cases of FDM 3D Printers Earlier this year, a hospital in Seoul used a 3D printer to recreate the kidney tissue and cancerous tissue of individual kidney cancer patients to plan...

This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of shale gas formation and extraction technologies, the industrial resurgence in the United States and the responses of Obama and Putin, technological monopolies, examples of regional economic recovery and concerns about environmental pollution, structural changes in the international energy market and regulatory and policy responses, as well as...