In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the neuroscience behind how memories are determined and why they vary. They say that humans are forgetful animals. Some memories are so deeply embedded in someone’s brain that they never fade, while others fade away after just a few hours. This is something we can easily see in our daily lives. For example, you may have memorized...
Memories shape our identity and influence our life choices. Explore how past experiences play a role in the present and future. We live our lives mortgaged to our memories. Our memories have shaped our personalities, relationships, lifestyles, habits, language, and other essential elements of our lives. Memory is not just a repository of information; it is a key component of our identity...
In this blog post, we consider the choices we have to make in an era where technology is outpacing humans. Consider how to set ethical standards. Technology may have scientific, social, or other benefits in and of itself, but it will not have an ethical consensus within it, which means that humans will need to develop an ethical consensus around it. The word “science” in our common usage...
In this blog post, we’ll explore how technology and society influence and harmonize with each other through the lens of technological determinism and social constructionism. “People don’t know what they want until you show them what they want. When Apple developed the iPhone and iPad, they didn’t do market research. Did Bell do market research when he invented the...
This blog post examines how technology is reshaping our bodies, minds, and notions of free will, and philosophically questions what makes us human. Recently, the smartphone application market has seen a proliferation of chat-related applications. From conversations with close acquaintances to random chats with strangers, applications that mediate communication between people in various...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the interplay between various theories and real-world examples of whether technology evolves in response to the needs of society or is an agent of social change. We are currently living in the “information age In the 21st century, the development of computers and the widespread use of the internet have made it easier for people to access...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the relationship between technology and society, and specifically look at why technological determinism prevails. Humans are often referred to as social animals. At the same time, it’s hard to imagine human life without technology. As such, technology and society are central to human life. Since technology and society are so closely intertwined...
This blog post examines whether a situation where imports exceed exports necessarily signifies an economic crisis. It calmly outlines the correct criteria for judging a nation’s economic health by analyzing the relationship between the trade balance, current account balance, and GDP. Is a trade deficit always bad? In January 2023, South Korea recorded a $12.7 billion trade deficit...
This blog post examines, from an economic perspective, why government intervention is necessary and how far it should be allowed when prices of daily necessities become unstable, using the example of the mask rationing system. The Mask Quota System and Mask Prices It’s not just fleetingly popular items like Pokémon bread that can become hard to find; even essential daily necessities...
This blog post calmly examines how probability, risk, human psychology, and cognitive biases cloud rational judgment during investment and decision-making moments. It explains the process by which uncertainty distorts judgment through concrete examples. Principles of Investment and Finance When I mention I majored in economics, many people ask which stocks seem likely to rise. Indeed...