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Do genes determine all of our personality, disease, intelligence, appearance, and interactions with the environment?

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Genes influence human traits, personality, intelligence, and more, and some disease-causing genes have been identified. However, the behavior of genes is complex, and their interaction with environmental factors cannot be ignored, so further research is needed to understand the various human traits.   The information that determines how each cell will behave in a particular situation is...

Is the concept of Europe an egocentric perception of history shaped by Europeans comparing themselves to ‘non-Europeans’?

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The concept of Europe has its origins in the egocentric perception of history that Europeans have shaped by comparing themselves to ‘non-Europeans’. Starting with medieval Christian ideas and building on the Greco-Roman heritage, the European mindset was gradually established by viewing the outside world as inferior and seeking justification for domination. In the 19th century, the...

How does the principle of frontality in Egyptian New Kingdom murals express the desire for eternal life?

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The principle of frontality in the murals of Egypt’s New Kingdom is more than just an aesthetic representation; it transcends human nature and captures the Egyptians’ desire for eternal life. By emphasizing the essential features of objects, this principle reveals the eternal existence and religious beliefs that Egyptian art strived for.   The murals of the New Kingdom of Egypt...

How does the information divide persist in the digital information society, and what approaches are needed to close it?

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Contrary to early optimism in the digital information society, the information divide is perpetuated by a variety of factors beyond physical access. In addition to access, digital literacy and social environments combine to create new divides that require a multifaceted approach to address.   Just as there is a gap between the rich and poor in capitalist societies, there is also a gap...

Why is freedom of expression not guaranteed in South Korea and suppressed in the name of public interest and the state?

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This article addresses the issue of freedom of expression being suppressed in South Korea in the name of public interest and the state, and discusses how freedom of expression, a fundamental right in a democracy, should be protected.   Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. However, in recent years, it seems that freedom of expression has been suppressed on the grounds that it may...

How did financial transactions move to a single card, and what’s the difference between magnetic stripe cards and smartcards?

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In the past, financial transactions were primarily made with cash and checks, but today, most transactions are processed with plastic cards. Magnetic stripe cards and smartcards are at the center of this shift, and the technical differences between the two represent a significant difference in security and functionality.   In the past, most financial transactions were made with cash and...

How does holography technology reproduce three-dimensional stereoscopic images, and how can it revolutionize science, art, and industry?

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Holography is a technology that uses waves of light to reproduce three-dimensional stereoscopic images, and was developed with the invention of the laser. Used in museums and exhibitions, the technology has the potential to be commercialized and revolutionize a wide range of industries.   Holography is a combination of the Greek words “holo,” meaning “complete,” and “graphy,” meaning...

Why did 20th-century abstract painting reject Western art’s realism and explore new possibilities?

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Abstract painting in the 20th century emerged in the context of World War I as an attempt to reject the traditional realism of Western art and express human inner and social reality through purely figurative elements.   In the 20th century, Western art has been characterized by a trend toward abstract painting that emphasizes the sculptural qualities of painting over the realistic depiction...

Can John Rawls’s principle of difference optimize the situation of the disadvantaged and achieve fair social justice?

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  In John Rawls’ theory of justice, the principle of difference allows for inequality, but is only justified if that inequality improves the situation of the disadvantaged. This principle, chosen under a veil of ignorance, emphasizes that the level of inequality can be tolerated up to the point where it is in the best interest of the disadvantaged.   What is John Rawls’s...

How do the language of reason and intellect and the language of emotion and sensation shape our character and personality?

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The language of reason and intellect expresses logical thinking, and the language of emotion and sensation expresses feelings, and they complement each other, not oppose each other, to shape character and personality. In the modern world, it is important to balance these two linguistic abilities, which allows us to realize a richness of expression and understanding.   What do people express...

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