In the modern world, public interest hacking is seen as a valid means of checking the monopolization of information by powerful entities, but it is characterized by the unethical use of trespassing. Even for public good, there are unpredictable side effects and the potential for information misuse, so it is argued that legal regulation should ensure that hacking groups’ activities are...

  Cochineal extract is a widely used natural coloring that gives foods like strawberry milk, sweets, and ham their red color, but it can cause allergic reactions, and there have been reports of adverse reactions abroad. Some countries regulate food labels to include warnings about cochineal-derived colors, and Korea also needs to actively provide information and respond to consumer safety...

War is an extreme manifestation of human desires and contributes to the development of civilization. The various forms of modern warfare also have a profound impact on social and technological development.   Two of the most devastating wars in history are World War I and World War II. World War I was fought from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918, primarily in Europe. It was a massive...

  This article examines the concepts and controversies between creationism and evolution, analyzing the scientific evidence and hypotheses presented by evolutionary theory. It compares different views of the evolutionary process, including Darwin’s theory of gradualism and Dawkins’ gene-centered theory, with a focus on Gould’s theory of discontinuous equilibrium. I support...

This article discusses the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and argues that the European precautionary principle is preferable to the U.S. principle of substantial equivalence. It emphasizes that European regulation should prevent environmental harm, involve input from environmentalists, consumers, and small farmers as well as experts, and take into account social issues such...

This article discusses how altruistic behavior by good people is a common phenomenon, and explains why this is the case through the lens of group selection theory. It covers how altruistic behavior is more beneficial when group survival is more important than individual gain.   There are so many “good people” in the world. Whether it’s the person who doesn’t hesitate to hand a...

This article examines the need for and justification of human experimentation on death row inmates and violent criminals, and discusses the negative consequences of such experiments, focusing on human rights violations and ethical issues.   While surfing the web the other day, I came across a personal blog that asked, “Can we use people in prison to perform human experiments?” It was a...

While Dr. Hammer’s research suggests that the VMAT2 gene contributes to religious belief, it is only a determinant of the mindset that leads to religious choice, not a direct cause of religious belief. Religion should be understood as a meme that has arisen due to genetics as well as other factors in human society, and has evolved throughout human history as a product of culture. Religion...

Since the birth of Dolly the sheep 20 years ago, concerns and expectations about human cloning have intersected, weighing ethical and identity concerns with the promise of curing genetic diseases and organ transplants.   Twenty years ago, the birth of Dolly the cloned sheep made waves around the world. The idea that a new life form could be created using only the somatic cells of an adult...

Beginning with the experience of traveling to Jeju Island, this essay examines whether modern technology is destiny or chance, exploring the complex relationship between human scientific advancement, the influence of personalities, and the impact of choice and environment on technological progress.   In South Korea, a passenger car drives smoothly and quickly toward its destination in the...