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In the Great Debate of 1920, two astronomers argued about the size of the universe. The question was whether the universe is made up of a single galaxy, or whether there are many more. Eventually, modern science explored the possibility of a multiverse, suggesting that there may be more worlds beyond our own.   On April 26, 1920, about 300 scientists were invited to a National Academy of...

The brain is made up of about 86 billion neurons, and the connectome, the structure of connections between these neurons, determines our thoughts and emotions, according to the theory of connectionism, which suggests that analyzing the connectome could potentially allow us to read the human mind.   Our bodies are made of cells. There are about 37.2 trillion cells in the body, and about 86...

Until 150 years ago, scientists doubted the existence of atoms, but modern electron microscopy techniques like TEM-EELS played a key role in confirming their existence. By analyzing the trajectories and energies of electrons to visualize their atomic-level structure, this technique helped establish atomism.   Today, we take it for granted that all matter is made up of atoms, but 150 years...

Globalization is reshaping the relationship between countries and the social structure in the economic, political, and cultural spheres, and the growth of transnational financial capital and the spread of Western culture are having a significant impact on Korean society. The globalization of financial capital undermines economic sovereignty, while the influx of Western culture leads to the...

Modern society is losing its humanity amidst material convenience and technological advancement. “Goethe’s ideas emphasize the dignity and nobility of human beings and suggest ways to change society and restore humanity.   There are many great thinkers in human history. They transcend time and society to explore the essence of humanity and provide wisdom for future generations to see...

This article describes the transition from a time in history when the individual was the center of society to the modern world, emphasizing that the relationship between society and the individual has evolved into a dialectical one that develops through interaction.   The further back in history we go, the more important the individual seems to be to society. This is because social...

In the modern media landscape, indirect advertising is highly visible to viewers and can be highly effective when it fits in with the context of a program. However, it can also degrade the quality of a program by overemphasizing commercial elements, which requires critical acceptance and media education.   Nowadays, viewers are often exposed to indirect advertisements without realizing it...

This article examines the question of whether Chinese medicine should be recognized as a science or remain a traditional discipline, focusing on Thomas Kuhn’s paradigmatic theory and exploring the possibilities and implications of its integration with modern science.   Anyone interested in Eastern medicine has probably heard or thought about the question of whether Chinese medicine is...

This article discusses the difference between individual and collective causation, comparing the traditional view that certain causes inevitably lead to certain effects, with the view that causality is only emergent at the collective level.   People believe that for every effect, there is always a corresponding cause. The inevitability of cause and effect can be generalized from individual...

This article discusses the importance of computers and media in the modern world, explaining how computer science is used in our daily lives and in the professional world, and what changes it can bring in the future.   Today’s media, such as television and the internet, have had a profound impact because we can connect to the world as soon as we buy a product and press a power button...