In this blog post, we examine why medieval and Renaissance physicians did not question Galen’s physiology. We explore the reasons why his theories maintained their authority for so long. From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, the undisputed authority in the field of physiology was Claudius Galenus, who systematized Greek medicine around the 2nd century. According to Claudius...
Why Have Political Parties Shifted from Mass Parties to Cartel Parties?
In this blog post, we will examine the historical and social context behind the shift of political parties from mass parties to cartel parties, and explore the key factors driving this change and its impact on representative democracy. A prominent perspective explaining the role of political parties in representative democracy is the theory of responsible party government. According to...
Why has the internet turned into a space where people hurt and attack one another?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the breakdown of communication caused by changes in internet culture, anonymity, and a distorted sense of community. Recently, negative trends have begun to emerge online. Among them, the most controversial and persistent issue is what’s known as “troll comments.” The comment feature, designed to allow users to express their thoughts on online posts, was...
Why should we prioritize long-term social benefits over short-term gains?
In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why we should prioritize long-term social benefits over short-term gains and discuss the importance of living a righteous life. Humans live in societies. Because we live alongside diverse others, we establish laws and rules that we must all follow, allowing us to coexist without harming one another. These laws and rules form the essential...
Why do biology and geology explain events and causality through historical questions?
In this blog post, we will examine why biology and geology must explain events and causality through historical questions. We will focus our discussion on the differences from physics. Biology and other scientific fields face a problem not found in physics. Since there is no word to adequately describe this problem, I will temporarily refer to it as a “historical question.” If we were to...
Why Was the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill a Total Failure of Technology and Safety Management?
In this blog post, we examine how the Gulf of Mexico oil spill led to a total failure due to technical flaws and a lack of safety awareness. On April 20, 2010, a major accident occurred when an oil drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Over the next five months, massive amounts of crude oil spilled, and the media referred to this as the “Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.” U.S. government...
Why Are Manga and Anime Otaku Judged Differently from Other Otaku?
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...
Why Does South Korea Invest in Science Based on “Trends”?
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...
Why Do High Returns Always Come with Risk?
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...
Why is basketball a sport whose appeal and meaning evolve over time?
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...