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Why is exercise essential for brain health, and do we fully recognize its importance in the modern world?

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Exercise is not only important for physical health, but also for improving brain function and maintaining cognitive abilities. Lack of exercise can cause our brains to malfunction and not adapt as well as they once did. We need to maintain and improve our brain health through aerobic and anaerobic exercise, which also has a positive impact on preventing dementia, improving concentration, and...

How are different pitching techniques utilizing the Magnus Effect changing the role of pitchers in modern baseball?

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This article explains how different pitching techniques utilizing the Magnus Effect are changing the role and importance of pitchers in baseball. It explores the characteristics of different pitches, such as fastballs, sliders, curves, and knuckleballs, and how pitchers use them to compete with hitters, and how they contribute to their team’s success in the game.   I love baseball...

How close is radiation to our daily lives, and how serious are its effects on the human body?

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This course explains what radiation is, what types of radiation there are, and why it is harmful to the human body, and discusses how close we are to it in our daily lives and the dangers it poses. It emphasizes the importance of understanding both the benefits and dangers of radiation and how to manage it properly.   In the news, a large amount of radon, a radioactive substance, has been...

Why are material values still viewed negatively in our society, and is the idea that they are opposed to spiritual values justified?

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This article explores why material values are perceived negatively in our society, and questions whether the idea that material and spiritual values are opposed to each other is justified. It emphasizes that while the pursuit of material values is normal in a capitalist society, we need to overcome the negativity that surrounds it.   If you look at the news, there are certain staples that...

Why do so many people believe in and follow a self-proclaimed God, and is the Korean church fulfilling its rights and obligations?

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This article explores the question of why so many people follow self-proclaimed gods and whether the Korean church is fulfilling its obligations as a child of God, and discusses the criteria for distinguishing the real from the fake.   There are many people in South Korea who claim to be God, Jesus, or even David. There are many people who claim to be these special people or to be God. Often...

Why are the humanities considered to have no practical value in the modern world, yet at the same time, they are increasingly emphasized?

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There has been a recent surge in interest in the humanities, with humanities books frequently appearing on bestseller lists. Despite being perceived as useless in the past, the importance of the humanities in the modern world and their practical value is increasingly recognized.   In the past few years, interest in the humanities has been on the rise, and humanities books have become a...

Can AI act altruistically like humans, and is it true altruism?

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  This article explores the evolutionary background of altruistic behavior in humans and discusses the possibility that AI, specifically AlphaGo, can mimic altruistic behavior. In doing so, it raises the question of whether AI can embody true altruism beyond mere computational benefit.   AlphaGo and the possibility of altruistic behavior Many people would say that the secret of AlphaGo...

Humanity has progressed with one scientific revolution after another, but can we ever fully control nature or will it lead to extinction?

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Humanity has progressed by transforming nature since the Industrial Revolution, but as an immature species that cannot control even itself, it is questionable whether we can ever fully control nature. The imbalance between the pace of technological advancement and human intellect can have serious side effects, and humanity’s inability to adapt to the altered nature will likely lead to...

Is it reasonable to assume that humanity’s technological progress will continue, and is it possible that its side effects could halt future progress?

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This article explores the possibility of humanity’s technological progress stopping, discussing how the supply and demand for technological advancements could collapse and how future societies could change as a result.   We currently live in a world of constant progress. While many may disagree with this proposition on ethical and moral grounds, there is no disputing the fact that...

Are religion and science opposed and incompatible, or can they work together toward a common goal?

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Religion and science have historically had a close relationship, but advances in science have intensified the conflict between the two. This article examines whether religion and science are compatible, and whether they can work together toward a common goal, through the lens of the evolutionary theory versus creationism debate.   Religion and science have had a close relationship throughout...

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Hello! Welcome to Polyglottist. This blog is for anyone who loves Korean culture, whether it’s K-pop, Korean movies, dramas, travel, or anything else. Let’s explore and enjoy Korean culture together!